Supply Chain Solutions Expert
Kingfisher plc
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Job summary
Kingfisher plc is seeking a Senior Technology-enabled Solutions specialist within the Group Supply & Logistics Centre of Excellence. You will translate complex business problems into scalable digital solutions, lead analytics and automation initiatives, and drive adoption across Supply Chain, Group functions and banner teams.
You will design and deliver scalable products, AI-enabled capabilities and workflow automation to improve decision-making, reduce manual activity and strengthen operational
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing digital, analytical, automation or AI-enabled solutions.
- Advanced capability in Power BI, SQL, data modelling and working with large, complex datasets.
- Experience using workflow automation technologies such as Power Automate or equivalent platforms.
- Strong understanding of solution design, process automation, systems improvement, data quality, governance, security and technology standards.
- Ability to evaluate and recommend technical approaches based on feasibility, scalability, risk and business value.
Responsibilities
- Engage with Supply Chain, Commercial, Technology, Data and Group teams to identify complex operational challenges and opportunities for technology-enabled improvement.
- Shape ambiguous business problems, define outcomes and translate requirements into technical specs, options and plans.
- Lead technology-enabled improvement initiatives from concept through design, implementation, adoption and optimisation.
- Define delivery plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, governance and resource requirements.
- Lead stakeholder engagement, testing, implementation and adoption activities.
- Monitor solution performance, adoption and business value, identify optimisation opportunities.
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Job description
We’re Kingfisher, A team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctasto life. Guided by our purpose Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. We believe a better world starts with better homes, and we work every day to make that a reality. Join us and help shape the future of home improvement.
The role identifies business and supply chain challenges, designs and implements technology-enabled solutions, develops digital and automation tools, leverages analytics, and supports the adoption of AI-enabled capabilities.
Acting as a technical capability and solution delivery specialist within the Group Supply & Logistics Centre of Excellence, the role translates complex or ambiguous business problems into scalable, practical solutions that improve operational, commercial and customer outcomes. It leads solutions from problem definition through design, delivery, adoption and optimisation, ensuring alignment with business priorities, enterprise technology standards and long-term supply chain capability objectives.
- Engage with Supply Chain, Commercial, Technology, Data and Group teams to identify complex operational challenges and opportunities for technology-enabled improvement.
- Shape ambiguous business problems, define desired outcomes and translate requirements into clear technical specifications, solution options and implementation plans.
- Evaluate solution approaches by balancing technical feasibility, scalability, cost, timescale, risk, data requirements and expected business value.
- Ensure proposed solutions align with enterprise technology standards, architectural principles and long-term supply chain capability objectives.
- Design, develop and deploy scalable digital products, decision-support tools, analytical capabilities and workflow automation solutions.
- Apply analytics, automation and AI-enabled capabilities to improve decision-making, reduce manual activity, simplify processes and strengthen operational effectiveness.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and lead pilots or proofs of concept to assess feasibility, value and practical application within supply chain operations.
- Develop reusable technical components, analytical approaches and automation capabilities that can be leveraged across Supply Chain, Group functions and banner teams.
- Lead technology-enabled improvement initiatives from concept through design, implementation, adoption and optimisation.
- Define delivery plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, governance and resource requirements, coordinating input across technical, operational and business teams.
- Lead stakeholder engagement, testing, implementation and change activities to support successful adoption and address process, capability or technical barriers.
- Monitor solution performance, adoption and business value, identifying opportunities to optimise, improve and scale solutions over time.
- Share best practice and support the development of digital, analytical, automation and AI capability across Supply Chain.
- Provide technical guidance and constructive challenge on solution design, analytical approaches and the appropriate use of automation and AI.
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing digital, analytical, automation or AI-enabled solutions.
- Advanced capability in Power BI, SQL, data modelling and working with large, complex datasets.
- Experience using workflow automation technologies such as Power Automate or equivalent platforms.
- Strong understanding of solution design, process automation, systems improvement, data quality, governance, security and technology standards.
- Ability to evaluate and recommend technical approaches based on feasibility, scalability, risk and business value.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, operational performance drivers and decision-making.
- Experience identifying and solving complex supply chain, retail, logistics or related operational challenges.
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to assess trade-offs and connect operational performance, customer outcomes and financial impact.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior stakeholders in an international and cross-functional environment.
- Ability to translate business challenges into practical technical solutions and communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong programme and project management capability, including planning, governance, dependencies, risks, stakeholder reporting and adoption activities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining focus on quality, timescales, budget and business value.
- Ability to operate with autonomy and accountability within agreed strategic, technical and governance frameworks.
- Strong judgement in structuring ambiguous problems and selecting between alternative analytical, technical and delivery approaches.
- Curious, proactive and outcome-focused, with a strong interest in emerging technologies and continuous improvement.
We believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating - whether in our offices or at offsite locations. On average, around 60% of your time will involve in-person collaboration. We value the perspectives new team members bring and encourage you to apply - even if youdon’t meet 100% of the requirements.
An inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination. We encouragenew ideas, support experimentation, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self.
Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with AXA. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation).
Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company.
25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro rated for part time colleagues).
20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service.
Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached.
x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not active member.
Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role.
Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October.
At Kingfisher, being all-in means contributing fully to our ambitions, supporting one another, and helping create a culture where we succeed together.
Continuously curious. Listen to understand. Always improving.
We are brave
Aim high. Act with courage. Move with pace.
We win together
Lead with customer. Commit to deliver. Help each other win.
Our employees know us best. We wouldn’t be Kingfisher without them. So, we want to share what they think with you.
There are so many ways you can grow, learn, and develop here at Kingfisher. At whatever pace suits you.
Improving without instruments to help you learn is near impossible. That's why we make sure you have everything at your fingertips to find exactly what you need to keep growing.
With plans that ask you what you want to achieve and when you want to achieve them by, tracking progress and keeping development at the forefront of conversation is easy.
The scale of group functions within Kingfisher is huge. That means you have the chance to build different career paths within multiple areas of the organisation.
We aren't selfish here at Kingfisher. Whatever your level of experience, you'll work with colleagues who are always welcoming and ready to share their knowledge whenever you need it.
So your ambitions are high? Good thing we have opportunities to find experiences in line with more senior roles and responsibilities. Here, you can evolve your career, no matter your level.
We’re an innovative, international retailer on a journey to actively make a difference. Always striving to take that next step. You can be part of the difference. From bottom to top you can progress in a collaborative environment. So, why not Kingfisher?
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