Head of Supply Chain & Logistics

Job Family Group:

Retail Group

Job Description:

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fuelled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. At bp, we're transforming how we serve customers and communities across our UK retail network. With around 330 stores, including bp branded sites, Wild Bean Café and M&S Simply Food, our supply chain plays a critical role in delivering safe, reliable and efficient operations every day.

About the role:

We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Supply Chain & Logistics to lead the strategic direction and performance of our UK convenience supply chain. This is a highly visible leadership role with end-to-end accountability for product flow, inventory performance, logistics operations and supply chain strategy, helping us deliver outstanding customer experiences while supporting future growth ambitions.

What you'll do:

As Head of Supply Chain & Logistics, you'll lead the development and delivery of our UK supply chain strategy, ensuring we continue to provide exceptional service while optimising cost, inventory and operational performance.

You'll be responsible for:

Supply Chain Strategy & Performance

• Defining and delivering the strategic direction of the UK convenience supply chain.

• Driving continuous improvement across planning, forecasting, replenishment, inventory management and logistics operations.

• Ensuring supply chain capabilities support current and future business growth.

• Delivering strong performance across safety, product availability, waste reduction and cost-to-serve.

Supply Chain Operations & Inventory Management

• Leading end-to-end supply chain performance from supplier through to store.

• Ensuring excellent on-shelf availability across the retail network.

• Developing inventory and replenishment strategies that balance customer service, working capital and waste reduction.

• Driving operational excellence through data-led decision making and performance management.

Logistics & Commercial Leadership

• Owning the relationship with our third-party logistics providers and ensuring delivery against commercial, service and safety commitments.

• Leading contract governance, supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Managing significant logistics expenditure and identifying opportunities to bring value and improve efficiency.

• Leading commercial negotiations and strategic supplier engagement.

Partner & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Working closely with internal stakeholders across Trading, Retail Operations and Technology.

• Building strong partnerships with M&S and other key suppliers and service providers.

• Championing technology-enabled improvements that enhance forecasting, replenishment and execution capabilities.

Leadership & Team Development

• Leading, developing and inspiring a high-performing UK Supply Chain team.

• Coaching and developing future talent through succession planning and capability building.

• Creating an inclusive, collaborative and high-accountability culture.

• Leading a team of approximately five to six supply chain professionals.

What we're looking for:

We're interested in hearing from candidates who bring a blend of critical thinking, commercial awareness and deep supply chain expertise.

You may be a great fit if you have:

• Significant supply chain leadership experience within retail, FMCG or similarly complex consumer-facing environments.

• Strong end-to-end supply chain expertise spanning forecasting, replenishment, inventory management, logistics and operational performance. [

• Experience working within retail trading environments and a strong understanding of product availability, stock management and commercial performance.

• Experience managing third-party logistics (3PL) providers, contracts and strategic supplier relationships

• Strong commercial and financial skill, including cost optimisation and performance improvement.

• Demonstrated success developing supply chain strategy and delivering measurable business outcomes.

• Proven people leadership experience, including developing and leading high-performing teams.

• Excellent partner management and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across complex organisations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities and a passion for continuous improvement.

Why join us?

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are significant, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and others benefits.

Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. Apply now!

Travel Requirement:

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Learning, Creativity and Innovation, customer and competitor understanding, Customer centric thinking, Customer data knowledge, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Collaboration, Digital Fluency, Industry knowledge and advocacy, Integrated pricing, Knowledge Sharing, Leading transformation, market, Negotiation planning and preparation, Offer and product knowledge {+ 13 more}

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Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

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