An exciting opportunity for a CI Manager to play a pivotal role in transforming sourcing, cost modelling and end‑to‑end operational efficiency across a food retail supply chain.
This role offers exceptional exposure, from supporting supply strategy and financial modelling to working directly with manufacturing partners to unlock significant operational improvements.
You’ll join a forward‑thinking organisation that combines retail, technology, operations and supply capability at scale. The culture supports development, flexible working and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across global teams-while shaping better outcomes for customers, colleagues and communities.
Client Details
You’ll join a forward‑thinking organisation that combines retail, technology, operations and supply capability at scale. The culture supports development, flexible working and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across global teams-while shaping better outcomes for customers, colleagues and communities.
Description
Supply Chain & Cost Base Improvement
- Deliver end‑to‑end benefit through cost‑base programmes across raw materials, inbound logistics, processing and distribution.
- Provide independent oversight on supplier cost models, identifying financial impacts and P&L drivers.
- Support and challenge product partners to unlock major site‑level performance and financial improvements.
Cross‑Functional Influence
- Act as an active member across the wider group, sharing best practice and aligning on performance improvement initiatives.
- Prepare periodic briefings for categories and senior leadership.
- Participate in deep‑dive projects designed to drive large‑scale efficiencies.
Supplier & Partner Collaboration
- Work with suppliers to assess cost drivers, business models and capacity both on‑site and off‑site.
- Support sourcing teams, supply strategy and buying teams with industry intelligence on raw materials and cost structures.
Governance & Project Delivery
- Manage cross‑functional projects, holding stakeholders accountable for critical paths and deliverables.
- Drive continuous improvement of collaboration and cross‑functional processes.
- Uphold all internal policies, codes of conduct and governance expectations.
Profile
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills
- High financial competency and ability to interpret financial reporting
- Experience in food manufacturing (world‑class or lean environments preferred)
- Proven application of business improvement techniques
- Experience leading teams through process change and site improvement
- Competent in analytical tools and Microsoft Office
- Ability to train, coach and facilitate group problem‑solving
- Project and programme management experience (ideally 5+ years in short‑life food)
Job Offer
- Comprehensive benefits package (details to be discussed).
- Opportunity to work within a large organisation in the retail supply chain industry.
- Chance to make a meaningful impact on engineering and manufacturing operations.
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