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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.
Job DescriptionWhat 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.
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 InformationAbout 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.
Skills Required
- Degree level education or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years experience in project management, solutions design or operational improvement within fulfilment, logistics or supply chain
- 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
- Project management qualification (APMP, PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent)
Primark Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Primark and has not been reviewed or approved by Primark.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is often characterized as fair or good compared to similar retail roles, and overtime availability can improve take-home earnings. Recent UK minimum-rate increases and the removal of age-related pay tiers reinforce a sense of improving pay fairness.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off stands out as comparatively strong for retail, with full-time roles described as having notably generous PTO alongside sick time and paid holidays. This breadth can increase the overall value of the compensation package beyond hourly wages.
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Parental & Family Support — Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy payments are positioned as meaningful additions to the rewards package. Ongoing colleague discounts and family-oriented support contribute to a more rounded benefits offering.
Primark Insights
What We Do
Primark is an international fashion retailer employing more than 80,000 colleagues across 17 countries in Europe and the US. Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark aims to provide affordable choices for everyone, from great quality everyday essentials to stand-out style across women’s, men’s and kids, as well as beauty, homeware and accessories. With a focus on creating great retail experiences, Primark has over 440 stores globally and continues to expand with the aim of reaching 530 stores by the end of 2026. Primark is working to make more sustainable fashion affordable for everyone through its Primark Cares strategy, a multi-year programme that focuses on giving clothing a longer life, protecting life on the planet and supporting the livelihoods of the people who make Primark clothes. As part of this, Primark unveiled nine commitments it is working to achieve by 2030. These commitments include making all of its clothes from recycled or more sustainably sourced materials by 2030, halving carbon emissions across its value chain and pursuing a living wage for workers in its supply chain.
