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MS Companies

Strategic Development Manager – Logistics

MS Companies

Strategic Development Manager role focused on transforming M&S's Fashion, Home & Beauty logistics network. Leading network strategy and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeCastle Donington • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end logistics, retail, and e-commerce strategies that drive growth and efficiency. Capable of leveraging data analysis to influence investment decisions and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
End-To-End Logistics ExperienceRetail Strategy DevelopmentE-Commerce Growth StrategiesNumerical And Analytical SkillsStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills
Data AnalysisFinancial InterpretationOperational StrategySupply Chain PlanningEfficiency Optimization
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingClear CommunicationInfluencing DecisionsCuriosityContinuous Improvement
Industry Keywords
Logistics NetworkBusiness Case DevelopmentSustainable GrowthCommercial AnalysisAccountability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Shape the future Fashion, Home & Beauty logistics network to support growth, profitability and customer outcomes
  • Turn long-term business ambitions into transformational supply chain plans that support future demand
  • Lead the network transformation roadmap, identifying opportunities to unlock efficiency, scalability and sustainable growth
  • Use data, insight and commercial analysis to build business cases and influence investment decisions
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders, operational teams and partners to solve complex challenges and deliver change

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Strong end-to-end logistics, retail and e-commerce experience, with the ability to develop strategies that drive growth, efficiency and profitability
  • Confident interpreting financial and operational data to identify opportunities that deliver long-term value
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the curiosity to turn complex data into clear insight and practical solutions
  • Able to build trusted relationships, communicate clearly and influence decisions across a wide stakeholder group
  • Broad business awareness, with a focus on accountability, continuous improvement and delivering meaningful results

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