Inbound Operational Excellence Manager

Inbound Operational Excellence Manager

Because you can see how we can be better. Innovate, your way.

Supply Chain at Primark

Our supply chain team is the backbone of our operational efficiency. Dive into the intricacies of supply chain management, contributing to the seamless flow of our products from production to delivery around the globe. Collaborate with a team dedicated to optimising our supply chain processes and bring your logistical expertise to our organisation.

What You’ll Do

Please note: Although the role is currently listed as Reading-based, we operate a flexible working model and are open to candidates located across the UK, including locations such as Islip, Magna Park, London, or other regions.

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

• Lead and deliver the inbound logistics strategy, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across processes and performance
• Oversee end-to-end inbound transformation initiatives, optimising PO management, supplier compliance, and cross-functional collaboration
• Establish and maintain robust SOPs, performance metrics, and data-driven insights to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability
• Drive the adoption of new systems and tools, ensuring high data quality, governance, and visibility to support decision-making
• Manage inbound risks, resilience planning, and sustainability initiatives, ensuring compliance and progression against key targets
• Partner with commercial, procurement, and operations teams to optimise supplier performance, control costs, and support long-term growth

What You’ll Get 

This role is a hybrid opportunity, offering 1-2 days working from home.

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: 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. 

What You’ll Bring  

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• Over 7 years’ experience in inbound logistics, supply chain, or operations, with a strong understanding of global freight across ocean, air, road, and rail
• Proven ability to drive operational excellence and lead large-scale transformation or continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with experience using logistics systems, data platforms, and automation tools
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and process design skills, with the ability to deliver measurable improvements in complex environments
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities, with commercial awareness and experience influencing cross-functional and global teams

Excited? Good. Because it’s energising to put your skills to work, in a growing global business committed to encouraging people to express themselves – and feel a sense of belonging. Apply to be part of Primark’s future, today… and enjoy career growth, our way.

About Primark 

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business a over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist. 

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss. 

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