Logistics & Supply Chain Change and Growth Project Manager 

£50,000 - £58,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 5)

Hybrid/Remote - We’re now working in a hybrid way, with colleagues dividing their time between home/remote working and typically 2-3 days travelling nationwide. You can find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy 

Ready to make a real impact? We thought so. We’re looking for a skilled change and growth project leader to join our Logistics and Supply Chain team. We’re entering our next exciting phase of growth, and with that, we've got new opportunities emerging across Co-op Wholesale, like this one. 

We're looking for someone who can seamlessly manage tasks from weeks to years ahead, ensuring smooth progress and successful outcomes. You’ll be the mastermind behind making sure everything runs smoothly, from day-to-day logistics to big network changes and special projects and you'll play a key part in expanding our logistics and supply chain networks, working closely with the property team on depot strategies and long-term service improvements. With your leadership and vision, you'll drive the success of Co-op Wholesale, ensuring everything aligns with our business goals.

What you’ll do

• Be a vital team player, collaborating across internal and external teams to achieve Supply Chain & Logistics goals and support the overall Wholesale Growth plan
• Lead strategic projects within Supply Chain & Logistics for Co-op Wholesale, working with key departments, external partners, Coop stakeholders, and depot operations to ensure timely and cost-effective implementation
• Drive key change and growth initiatives that reduce costs and boost the profitability of Coop Wholesale
• Propose and implement new ideas to improve services and provide better value to members, striking the right balance between service and cost
• Maintain high professional standards in all areas of work, interacting with colleagues at all levels with appropriate communication
• Foster a collaborative, cross-functional work culture
• Create and deliver a compelling narrative that engages others and shares the journey of change
• Ensure all projects and changes align with Co-op Wholesale's sustainability goals
• Actively promote Diversity & Inclusion opportunities within the team
• Support and drive the implementation of the Supply Chain and Logistics Talkback action plan, enhancing colleague engagement

This role would suit people who have

• In-depth understanding of Supply Chain & Logistics operations, including warehousing and transport
• Proven experience leading and implementing projects end-to-end within the logistics or supply chain environment
• Strong relationship-building skills at a senior level and as a credible external business representative
• Commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret P&L, budgets, and forecasting data
• Result-driven mindset, with strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

Why Co-op?

If you’ve got the skills and experience we’re looking for, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services). You’ll also get:

• Private healthcare
• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Wagestream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Grocery Aid – 24/7 access to a range of emotional, financial, and practical support services for you and your family

Building an inclusive work environment

At Co-op, we’re proud to do things a different way. As one of the world’s largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we’ve had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities. 

We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. 

We'll ask whether you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply. 

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we’ll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate. 

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process. 

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.