Strategic Development Manager - Logistics

We are looking for a strategic, commercially minded development manager who is confident working through complexity and bringing others with them. The successful candidate will shape the network strategy pipeline and integrated change roadmap, using data, modelling and insight to build strong business cases and influence future investment decisions. Working closely with Business Units, 3PLs, Operational Leads and design and engineering teams, they will help define the future operating model, align partners around the plan and make sure approved changes move smoothly from concept into delivery.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a credible, curious and influential leader to challenge thinking, drive continuous improvement and help create a supply chain network that delivers for our customers and the future of M&S!

NB: The role will be based from one of our Logistics hubs, Bradford, Castle Donington, Welham Green or our Waterside Support Centre dependent on the successful candidate’s location. This role will involve regular travel to sites across the country.

What you’ll do

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Shape the future Fashion, Home & Beauty logistics network to support growth, profitability and customer outcomes

• Turn long-term business ambitions into transformational supply chain plans that support future demand

• Lead the network transformation roadmap, identifying opportunities to unlock efficiency, scalability and sustainable growth

• Use data, insight and commercial analysis to build business cases and influence investment decisions

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, operational teams and partners to solve complex challenges and deliver change

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include:

• Strong end-to-end logistics, retail and e-commerce experience, with the ability to develop strategies that drive growth, efficiency and profitability

• Confident interpreting financial and operational data to identify opportunities that deliver long-term value

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the curiosity to turn complex data into clear insight and practical solutions

   

• Able to build trusted relationships, communicate clearly and influence decisions across a wide stakeholder group

• Broad business awareness, with a focus on accountability, continuous improvement and delivering meaningful results

What’s in it for you

Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We’re inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing. 

Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding: 

• 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation 
• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more 
• Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours 
• Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future 
• Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one 
• Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal 
• Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave 
• 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services 
• One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you 

Everyone’s welcome

M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact.

We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working.

If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.

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