Supply Chain Tech Leader: WMS/WCS, AI & Digital Twin

JDSports; Bury; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Personal development opportunities

Job summary

JD Sports Fashion Plc invites a dynamic Supply Chain Technology Manager to lead regional technology teams and drive delivery across WMS, WCS, TMS, LMS and ERP platforms. You will collaborate with QA, Architecture, Data and Service Delivery teams to ensure operational excellence in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role focuses on shaping technology strategy for the regional supply chain, managing contracts and budgets, and guiding digital twin and AI initiatives to transform supply chain

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in supply chain technology or related fields.
• Strong technical understanding of WMS, WCS, TMS, LMS, ERP and integration platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Manhattan Active, WCS solutions, and emerging technologies like digital twins and AI.
• Demonstrated ability in people management, project delivery, and vendor management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Regional Technology Teams: manage engineers and technical leads to deliver supply chain technology initiatives.
• Deploy Advanced Solutions: oversee implementation of WMS, WCS, TMS, LMS, ERP, middleware, digital twins and AI technologies.
• Vendor & Budget Management: handle regional vendor relationships and contracts, contribute to budget planning.
• Collaborate Across Functions: work with Head of Supply Chain Technology and cross-functional teams to align IT with operations.
• Drive Transformation: lead short-term projects and establish long-term continuous improvement practices.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project delivery

Problem solving

Tools

Manhattan Active

WCS

ERP integration

Digital twins

AI technologies

Job description

JD Sports Fashion Plc invites a dynamic Supply Chain Technology Manager to lead regional technology teams and drive delivery across WMS, WCS, TMS, LMS and ERP platforms. You will collaborate with QA, Architecture, Data and Service Delivery teams to ensure operational excellence in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role focuses on shaping technology strategy for the regional supply chain, managing contracts and budgets, and guiding digital twin and AI initiatives to transform supply chain