Head of Supply Chain Optimisation, Product
MS Companies
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- 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
- 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
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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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