Network Strategy Manager

About the team

The Network and Automation team sits at the heart of our Logistics & Fulfilment function, playing a critical role in shaping how we serve millions of customers every day. Working across a complex, multi-channel retail environment, the teamis responsible fortranslating long-term business strategy into practical, deliverableprogrammesthat transform our supply chain network. From automation opportunities to end-to-end networkoptimisation, the work we do directlysupportssustainable growth, improved customer outcomes, and long-term profitability.

More about the role

As Network Strategy Manager, you will take a leading role in designing and shaping our future logistics network.Using long-term forecasts, you will assess current capabilities against future requirements toidentifyopportunities foroptimisation, automation, and improvement. You will develop strategic network solutions and build robust, fully costed business cases that support key investment decisions.

Day to day, you will collaborate with stakeholders across the supply chain including operational leaders, supply chain specialists, and automation experts. You will translate complex data and insights into clear recommendations, develop board-level materials, and ensure key assumptions and decisions are aligned and signed off. The role also involves continuously reviewing network performance and adapting plans in response to changing business needs, ensuring our networkremainscompetitive andfuture-ready.

More about you

You will bring proven experience of developing strategicprogrammesaligned to wider businessobjectives, alongside a solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain andlogisticsoperations. You are comfortable operating at both a strategic and detailed level, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and translate complex challenges into clear, actionable plans.

You willdemonstratethe ability to work across a large, multi-disciplinedorganisation, building effectiverelationshipsand influencing stakeholders at all levels. You are confident using data and insights to inform decision-making and have demonstrable experience of developing commercially robust business cases. You will also show curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset, keeping up to date with industry developments and applying new thinking to enhance network performance.

Essential criteria

• Proven experience of defining and developing strategic logistics programmes
• Demonstrable knowledge of end-to-end supply chain andlogisticsoperations in a retail or similar environment
• Experience of applying network modelling concepts at a strategic level to inform decision making
• Proven ability to develop detailed, financially robust business cases using data and insights
• Ability to present complex ideas with clarity and impact
• Demonstrable experience of influencing and collaborating with stakeholders across a complex, multi-functionalorganisation