Head of Supply Chain Optimisation, Product

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Head of Supply Chain Optimisation and Product leading supply chain management at M&S Food. Guiding product development to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the direction for supply chain management products, ensuring they support clear business outcomes and long term improvement
Shape systems, processes and operating models that improve how the supply chain works day to day
Own and prioritise the supply chain data product backlog, working with data engineering, reporting and data science teams to build trusted capability
Build strong relationships across Supply Chain, Digital and Technology, and with external partners, to support joined up delivery
Help new technology land well in the business, working with change teams and tracking benefits as they are realised

Requirements

What you’ll need

You bring deep experience from supply chain operations, manufacturing or optimisation roles within complex environments
You have a strong analytical background, supported by a STEM degree or equivalent experience, and enjoy turning real world problems into workable solutions
You have led product teams or large delivery portfolios, setting direction while staying close to delivery
You are comfortable working with data products, from reporting and pipelines through to advanced analytics or data science
You build trust with senior stakeholders through clear thinking, sound judgement and a calm approach to change

Benefits

Comp & perks

20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation
Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours
Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you

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Hard Skills & Tools

supply chain managementdata product managementdata engineeringreportingdata scienceanalytical skillsadvanced analyticsproblem solvingmanufacturing optimizationdelivery portfolio management

Soft Skills

relationship buildingstakeholder managementchange managementclear thinkingsound judgementcalm approachleadershipcollaborationcommunicationprioritization

Certifications

STEM degree