Supply Chain Development Project Manager

Job Description

What You’ll Do

Primark is embarking on an exciting period of growth and transformation, and this role will play a pivotal part in ensuring that supply chain is ready to meet both current and future demands, to high standards for both online fulfilment (through Click and Collect) and retail distribution design.

As part of the newly formed Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) team, reporting to the SCS Programme Manager within the Supply Chain Development function, the role will involve close collaboration with colleagues across Digital Retail, Finance, Inbound, Logistics, Procurement and Technology. The scope includes delivering innovation and automation initiatives, supporting the continued growth of our omnichannel and eCommerce operations, and helping define the supply chain solutions of the future.

The successful candidate will lead key workstreams and projects focused on optimising and enhancing our logistics network, supply chain capabilities and future distribution facilities. They will play an important role in delivering strategic growth, operational resilience, cost efficiency and scalability across the end-to-end supply chain.

We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of fulfilment and distribution network projects that drive capacity, efficiency, scalability and business growth.
• Lead the analysis of operational and financial data to identify improvement opportunities, develop capacity plans and support investment decisions.
• Design and implement future-state logistics processes across inbound, storage, picking, packing, returns and outbound operations.
• Deliver automation and operational improvement initiatives, working with internal teams and external partners to implement innovative fulfilment solutions.
• Manage multiple projects and workstreams from concept through to implementation, maintaining plans, budgets, risks, governance and stakeholder updates.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, Technology, Finance, Property, Depot Investment and Retail to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support testing, commissioning and operational readiness activities, ensuring new solutions are safe, effective and aligned to business requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement, governance and cost management activities, delivering measurable benefits in productivity, service, utilisation and operational performance.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring  

At Primark, we focus on assisting you in developing your mindset and skillset to you reach your potential. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the experience you’ll need:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in project management, solutions design or operational. improvement within fulfilment, logistics or supply chain environments.
• Experience delivering operational change, automation or network projects.
• Strong understanding of warehouse, fulfilment and distribution operations.
• Experience managing multiple project workstreams simultaneously.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or similar AEC design software is advantageous.
• Project management qualification (APMP, PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent) desirable.

What You’ll Get 

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle:   

Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.  

Additional Information

About Primark 

Primark was founded on a mission that everyone deserves to look and feel good – without paying more. We stand for great value without compromise, offering affordable fashion and everyday essentials that are made to last. Founded in Ireland in 1969, Primark is now an international fashion retailer with more than 470 stores across 18 countries in Europe, the US and the Middle East, employing more than 80,000 colleagues. Millions of shopper’s trust Primark every week for everything from everyday essentials like t-shirts and socks, to the latest fashion trends – all at unbeatable prices.

Primark is built on a belief and passion for physical stores – helping to bring high streets and retail centres to life and creating joyful, social experiences. The company is focused on driving positive change by giving clothing a longer life, protecting life on the planet and supporting the livelihoods of the people who make Primark clothes.