Programme Manager - Supply Chain Optimisation (All Genders)

As the Programme Manager - Supply Chain Optimization, you will drive high impact, cross functional initiatives that directly influence product availability, inventory health, and vendor collaboration. You’ll shape the roadmap for availability and overstock performance, lead strategic projects, and strengthen the operational connection between our vendors’ and our internal supply chain. 

This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of analytics, supply chain strategy and stakeholder management, and who wants to make a measurable impact on availability and cost efficiency. 

What You’ll Do 

Strengthen Vendor Operations & Supply Chain Integration 

• Lead  Supply Chain Collaboration initiatives with our vendors/manufactures  to identify efficiency improvements, reduce logistics cost, improve availability (e.g. collaborative forecasting, e2e product flow optimization, VMI)   

• Partner with vendors and manufacturers to streamline their supply chain processes with the z+ ordering system and inbound processes. 

• Be sponsor / key stakeholder for EDI rollout.  

Shape and Lead the Forecasting, Availability and Inventory Optimization Program 

• Actively shape the strategic development of the Forecasting, Planning & Replenishment (FP&R) area, including target setting, roadmap definition, project selection, and prioritization together with the FP&R leadership team 

• Ensure smooth execution of the FP&R roadmap with clear milestones, ownership, and consistent follow‑up across Forecasting, Inventory Optimization, Procurement, Vendor Management, Logistics, Pricing, Tech etc 

• Lead high‑impact cross‑functional projects that improve forecasting /planning accuracy, product availability, and stock efficiency. 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance automation, stability, and scalability across forecasting, planning, and replenishment processes. 

• Leverage data and analytics to challenge assumptions, drive informed decisions, and stimulate critical thinking and innovation.