Head of Supply Chain Transformation

About the role

Want to make a difference and be part of something big?  We're looking for a visionary leader to drive and transform our supply chain programme. If you thrive on turning strategies into action and leading with purpose, this is your chance to make a significant impact. 

You’ll be responsible for managing all elements of the system upgrade and budgets. The role will require working within a matrix organisation, working with stakeholders internally and externally across branch operations, technology, distribution, supply chain and SRM to scope and detail program of work, key performance indicators and roadmap.

Apply now and become a vital part of our transformation journey.  

Main Responsibilities

Objectives of the programme will be to improve the ordering algorithms for the supply chain systems, improving availability, reducing operating costs, upgrading, reducing stock holding and releasing cash

• Partnering the retail, supply chain, distribution & technology teams to lead the delivery of the supply chain system development. 
• Leading and consulting on significant programs of work that simplify, improve or transform our operations for colleagues and enhance the shopping trip for customers. 
• Developing the key performance indicators and metrics for measures of success. 
• Engaging across the business to critique and assess all aspects of the current processes and systems 
• Use a combination of data and business understanding to turn data into insight, root causing issues, defining problems, designing creative solutions and implementing them in the business.
• Make recommendations to the business on our 3-year strategy.
• Reporting data accurately and turning it into useful information which has context and supporting narrative.
• Articulating the opportunity, insight, or project clearly, flexing your style to engage with empathy and conviction.
• Build engagement, influence relevant stakeholders and deliver change in line with milestones.
• Measure the costs & benefits associated with your work and recommending suspension/postponement of delivery if an opportunity fails to materialise or previously unknown costs become apparent.
• Partnering with other functions as relevant on operations transformation or where their subject matter expertise is required
• Agitating the business on areas that will improve the operational efficiency
• Forecasting and managing my budgets effectively, always being cost conscious
• Actively contributing across the team, Supply Chain and wider business. 
• Effectively lead streams of work to both deliver and sustain all change and simplification programmes of work, driving consistency and efficiency across branches whilst saving to invest. 
• Lead my team to keep things as simple as possible and challenge unnecessary complexity making things better for customers, simpler for colleagues and cheaper for Booker. 
• Develop and lead a high performing team, giving them the opportunities to be their best. 
• Developing the future skills and talent requirements for the team with a plan for succession. 
• Develop a culture of analytics led decision making. 
• Set clear objectives and review my team's performance through 1:1 meeting’s, Inspiring Great Performance Every Day and everyday conversations, using the supporting your performance process to manage under-performance where required.
• Strive to build a trusting environment where colleagues and Managers have open and honest conversations 
• Work on your own development to support your career development and personal effectiveness.
• Proven success in project management, supply chain transformation, or process improvement.
• Expertise in data analysis, root cause analysis, and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Experience in space, range, and merchandising processes and systems.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, collaboration, and communication skills.
• A results-driven, innovative mindset with a focus on delivering operational efficiency.
• Ability to inspire and lead inclusive, engaged teams, developing future talent.

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

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