Supply Chain Specialist - Development

Morrisons; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus scheme

15% discount in Morrisons stores

Additional 10% discount card for a/fi

Career development opportunities

Subsidised staff canteen

Free parking

Pension and life assurance

Job summary

Morrisons is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist - Development to enhance our supply chain processes and systems from our Bradford location, aiming to improve product availability and profitability across the business.

You will work with senior development leadership, the IT team, and wider functions to deliver projects on time and within budget, driving continuous improvement and better stock management. Strong data analysis and project management are essential; FMCG experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and how they drive availability and profitability.
• Experience with project management methods and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to analyse complex data and translate insights into actions.
• Experience in FMCG supply chains is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve supply chain processes and systems to boost product availability.
• Partner with senior development leadership, IT, and business functions to deliver projects.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget, managing risks to reduce waste.
• Support colleagues with system and process changes and continuous improvement.
• Define requirements for current and future state supply chain systems.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Supply chain knowledge

Job description

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: 37.5

Shift Pattern: Mon-Fri

More about the role

We are recruiting for a Supply Chain Specialist - Development to develop Supply Chain processes and systems to ensure delivery of industry leading availability for customers; maximising sales and profit. You will partner closely with our senior development leadership team, IT team and wider business functions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and delivery of process & system improvement opportunities in order to drive improvement in availability whilst minimising stock and waste.
• Contribute to the delivery of improvements in productivity for operational colleagues.
• Provide systems and process support for supply chain colleagues in order to help maximise sales and deliver profit within agreed targets.
• Recommend opportunities to make things simpler for colleagues, working within a culture of continuous improvement.
• Deliver projects within timescales and on budget, mitigating project risk where relevant to minimise waste.
• Develop existing and future state Supply Chain system requirements designing and refining processes in order to meet strategic and operational objectives.

More about you

• Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of operational Supply Chain and how it links with other divisions; commercial, logistics, manufacturing and stores.
• Knowledge of project management tools and techniques
• Strong communication skills, ability to engage others.
• Ability to be able to analyse complex data and draw conclusions.
• Ability to take business strategy and develop project scope within timelines.
• Background in operational supply chain (ideally FMCG)
• Previous experience of delivering

Perks

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities - read more about our Leadership School here
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free parking
• Competitive pension and life assurance
• Healthcare / Wellbeing benefits including Aviva Digital GP'MyPerks' with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
• Optional payroll charity donations
• A range of family-friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave

Alive with activity, our modern Head Office is home to our corporate teams that make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you'll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, Morrisons Daily and a subsidised restaurant. We are within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - and we even have free parking!

At our Head Office you will expect to find supplier showcases, charity fundraising and celebrations all year round for the events that mean the most to our colleagues.

There's more to our business as it's fast paced and ever changing, as such we've got lots of fresh opportunities for you to play your part in our success.

About the organization

Morrisons is a place where you can be yourself, feel valued, and have a true sense of belonging. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people from all walks of life, as we strive to build a workforce that truly represents the communities we serve.

We are also a Disability Confident Employer, which means we're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

About the company

Starting as a Bradford market stall, we are proud to be the Yorkshire retailer now serving over 11 million customers nationwide each week. We're unique: both foodmakers and shopkeepers, processing our own fresh produce and preparing more food in-store than any other supermarket.

We offer real opportunities to build your career across our stores, sites, and support teams. We're a down-to-earth team that values hard work, reliability, and great customer service. If you're friendly, dependable, and ready to get stuck in, there's always More to Morrisons for you.