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Supply Chain Continuous Improvement & Innovation Manager
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Expire in: a month
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and forward-thinking Supply Chain Continuous Improvement & Innovation Manager to join a growing organisation. This newly created position plays a key role in driving transformation across the supply chain network — enabling business growth, enhancing service levels, and optimising costs through innovative thinking and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate will be a passionate, analytical, and customer-focused leader with a strong track record in supply chain improvement and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute a roadmap for continuous improvement and innovation across the supply chain network.
* Identify and deliver initiatives that enhance cost efficiency, service speed, and quality.
* Introduce automation and mechanisation to improve operational performance.
* Collaborate with procurement, logistics, IT, and operations to implement scalable and sustainable solutions.
* Establish KPIs, track performance, and communicate insights to senior leadership.
* Strengthen network resilience, flexibility, and scalability to meet business demands.
* Analyse operational performance to identify and resolve root causes of inefficiency.
* Build agility to manage seasonal and demand fluctuations.
* Conduct network modelling to align operations with strategic goals.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement and standardise best practices across the network.
* Support long-term business planning and commercialisation through supply chain capability development.
Person Specification
* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
* 5–10 years’ experience in supply chain leadership roles, ideally within FMCG, retail, or omnichannel environments.
* Proven experience in network optimisation, planning, and operational execution.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong organisational and governance skills.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
* Self-motivated, high-energy professional with a collaborative mindset.
* Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
* Data-driven analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
* Experience managing budgets or P&L responsibility.
* Familiarity with tools such as Data Guru, Supply Chain Guru, SAP APO/IBP.
* Demonstrated success in delivering measurable improvements in cost, quality, and speed.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary package
* Pension scheme
* Long service awards
* Employee discount
* Cycle-to-work scheme
If you are interested or have the relevant experience and are currently looking for a new challenge then please submit an up to date CV by clicking the ‘apply’ button.
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