Head of Supply Chain Programme Management

Role Overview

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead strategic supply chain transformation programmes across warehousing, transport, inventory, procurement and distribution.
• Develop clear programme plans, governance arrangements and reporting that support effective decision-making.
• Manage multiple workstreams, budgets, resources, milestones, and benefit tracking against agreed objectives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve service levels, and increase operational efficiency.
• Lead network reviews, operating model redesign and initiatives to simplify processes and increase automation.
• Drive operational improvements across distribution, transport, inventory, productivity, supplier performance, sustainability, and resilience.
• Build strong relationships across Operations, Commercial, Finance and Technology, as well as with external partners.
• Develop data-led business cases, including return on investment, payback and risk assessments.
• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, issues and change impacts, providing clear updates to senior stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• Experience delivering large-scale supply chain or logistics transformation programmes.
• Confidence leading complex change initiatives with multiple workstreams, budgets and benefits.
• Familiarity with operational environments such as distribution, logistics, retail, wholesale, FMCG, manufacturing, parcel or carrier operations.
• Experience building and presenting business cases using operational and financial information.
• The ability to lead cross-functional programme teams and work effectively with executive stakeholders.
• Strong programme, change, risk and dependency management skills.
• The ability to analyse complex information, solve problems and communicate clear recommendations.
• A strategic mindset, commercial awareness and a practical approach to delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills.

Working Arrangements

• Informal hybrid working model, with a minimum of 8 office days every 4 weeks.
• On-site gym and parking at Stuart House, Peterborough.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Contributory pension, including life assurance, and income protection.
• Informal hybrid working arrangements, combining in-office and remote/home working.
• Additional leave: 2 paid volunteering days per year and family-friendly policy.
• Wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Reward Gateway scheme – Smart Spending App with access to a range of deals and discounts.
• Salary-sacrifice options including private medical insurance, car scheme, and holiday purchase scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Coaching and mentoring available to all colleagues.

About Frontline Group

Application Notes

• Frontline Group is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
• Even if you don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.