Supply Chain Project Manager Depot Investment Programme

Primark; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus potential

Leave 27 days

Bank holidays

5 extra leave days purchasable

Tax Saver Tickets

Fitness centre

Subsidised cafeteria

Job summary

Primark is seeking a Supply Chain Project Manager to drive the operational ramp-up and transition of a new distribution facility into business-as-usual operations. You will coordinate readiness activities, manage risks and collaborate with project and operational teams for a smooth site start‑up.

With a focus on planning, reporting and governance, you will support post‑launch stabilisation and ensure adherence to health and safety standards across the transition.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex operational change and site start-ups.
• Experience in supply chain, logistics, distribution or operational projects.
• Understanding of operational readiness, mobilisation and go-live activities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate activities to support ramp‑up and launch of a new distribution facility.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to ensure orderly transition from project to BAU.
• Track readiness activities, manage risks, issues and dependencies.
• Produce regular progress reports and provide analytical support.
• Engage stakeholders to ensure alignment and post‑launch stabilisation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Go-live support

Risk management

Coordination

Reporting

Analytical skills

Education

Project management qualification

Job description

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Supply Chain at Primark

Our supply chain team is the backbone of our operational efficiency. Dive into the intricacies of supply chain management, contributing to the seamless flow of our products from production to delivery around the globe. Collaborate with a team dedicated to optimising our supply chain processes and bring your logistical expertise to our organisation.

What You’ll Do

As a Supply Chain Project Manager within the Depot Investment Programme, you will play a key role in supporting the successful operational ramp‑up and transition of a new distribution facility into business-as-usual operations. Working closely with the wider project team, you will help drive operational readiness, coordinate the transition from project delivery to operations, and provide hands‑on project support to ensure a smooth and successful site launch.

We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate activities required to support the operational ramp‑up of the distribution facility, ensuring readiness for launch and stabilisation of operations.
• Work closely with operational leadership teams to deliver a seamless transition from project phase to business‑as‑usual operations, including the implementation of operational processes, procedures and controls required for successful site start‑up.
• Coordinate and track key operational readiness activities, ensuring milestones are achieved and risks are identified, managed and mitigated.
• Act as a key liaison between the project team, operational teams, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout the transition period.
• Support the existing project team across a range of activities, including planning, coordination, reporting, issue resolution, stakeholder management and project governance.
• Monitor project and operational readiness plans, managing risks, issues, actions and dependencies to ensure progress is maintained and corrective actions are taken where required.
• Produce regular progress reports and provide analytical support, including updates on key milestones, operational readiness, risks, issues, transition activities and go‑live preparedness.
• Facilitate effective communication and engagement with operational teams and key stakeholders, supporting post‑launch stabilisation activities, the adoption of new processes, and ensuring all activities are conducted in line with health and safety requirements and local regulatory standards.

What You’ll Bring

At Primark, we focus on assisting you in developing your mindset and skillset to you reach your potential. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the experience you’ll need:

• Proven project management experience delivering complex operational change, site start‑ups, distribution centre launches, or operational transition programmes.
• Significant experience within supply chain, logistics, distribution, or operational project environments.
• Strong understanding of operational readiness, mobilisation, go‑live activities, and transitioning projects into business‑as‑usual operations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across project and operational teams.
• Strong organisational, planning, prioritisation and risk management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• A pragmatic, hands‑on and delivery‑focused approach, with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to implement practical solutions quickly.
• Strong analytical, reporting and coordination skills, with a focus on driving outcomes and maintaining project momentum.
• A project management qualification (or equivalent experience), with flexibility to travel as required. Additional language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.

What You’ll Get

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle:

• Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.
• Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

About Primark

Primark was founded on a mission that everyone deserves to look and feel good – without paying more. We stand for great value without compromise, offering affordable fashion and everyday essentials that are made to last. Founded in Ireland in 1969, Primark is now an international fashion retailer with more than 470 stores across 18 countries in Europe, the US and the Middle East, employing more than 80,000 colleagues. Millions of shopper’s trust Primark every week for everything from everyday essentials like t-shirts and socks, to the latest fashion trends – all at unbeatable prices.

Primark is built on a belief and passion for physical stores – helping to bring high streets and retail centres to life and creating joyful, social experiences. The company is focused on driving positive change by giving clothing a longer life, protecting life on the planet and supporting the livelihoods of the people who make Primark clothes.