About the job Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been an FTSE 100 publicly quoted company since 2019, continuing to grow in the UK and internationally. We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day-to-day objectives. Role Details Title: Supply Chain Technology Manager Organisation/ Team: JD Sports Fitness Plc Group IT Reporting to: Head of Supply Chain Technology Location: Bury Headquarters Approx # of Direct Reports: 2-4 Business Environment JD Sports Fashion Plc has long been established as the leading UK specialised multiple retailer of fashionable branded and own brand sports and casual wear, principally through the growth of its main retail fascia, JD Sports. We instil our staff with the knowledge and training they need to fulfil challenging and rewarding careers. Our workforce is built on motivated self-starters, and we encourage our people to constantly seek ways to improve our business. This means challenging the way we merchandise, sell, and manage the business, being creative and forward-thinking in suggesting alternative solutions. Problems are solved and opportunities seized by people from all levels of the organisation, working together. Operational Environment We are looking for a dynamic Supply Chain Technology Manager to lead the deployment of our technology strategy within the region. This is a transformative leadership role where you will shape how our teams operate, manage complex technology projects, and drive innovation across our supply chain ecosystem. You will lead a team of engineers and technology specialists, ensuring the successful delivery of solutions that underpin our operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader with strong technical understanding and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment with undefined boundaries—helping us define the future of supply chain technology. Role Description: The role is split into three key areas: Ownership of Supply Chain Solutions Backlog: Design and configure solutions to meet business requirements. Project Participation: Contribute to design activities on strategic supply chain projects. Roadmap Alignment: Map new features and functionality to business needs, ensuring maximum value from IT solutions. Responsibilities Lead Regional Technology Teams: Manage engineers and technical leads to deliver supply chain technology initiatives. Deploy Advanced Solutions: Oversee implementation of WMS, WCS, TMS, LMS, ERP, middleware, digital twins, and AI technologies, including Manhattan Active and WCS platforms. Vendor
Supply Chain Technology Manager employer: JDSPORTS
JD Sports Hemel Hempstead is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that thrives on energy and passion for sports fashion. As a Store Manager, you will not only lead a dynamic team but also benefit from extensive employee growth opportunities and a commitment to maintaining premium standards, ensuring a rewarding and fulfilling career path in a fast-paced retail environment.
