Senior Supply Chain Associate / Senior Research Fellow in Coventry

WMG, a department of the University of Warwick, is a global leader in driving innovation by bridging academia, public, and private sectors. Established in 1980 by Professor Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya, WMG has significantly contributed to transforming industries such as automotive, advanced manufacturing, and digital technologies across the UK and internationally. WMG is committed to delivering impactful research and lifelong education through its diverse range of programmes, which encompass schools, degree apprenticeships, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, professional development, and research degrees. Collaborating with global partners, WMG ensures its programmes create opportunities for talent development while addressing industrial and economic challenges worldwide.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and deliver high-quality, industry-focused research in supply chain management, with a focus on resilience, transparency, supply risk, and digitalisation.
• Design and develop innovative, data-driven solutions, tools, and frameworks to address complex supply chain challenges in collaboration with industry partners.
• Conduct in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis, including business continuity planning, supplier risk escalation, risk assessment, and performance evaluation.
• Produce high-impact research outputs, including publications in leading academic journals (e.g., IJOPM, POM) and industry facing reports.
• Engage proactively with internal and external stakeholders, including industry partners, policymakers, and academic collaborators, to co-create impactful research.
• Support the development of new research proposals, funding applications, and industry-funded projects to grow the Supply Chain Innovation Hub portfolio.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and stakeholder consultations to gather insights and validate research findings.
• Translate research insights into practical recommendations and actionable strategies for industry implementation.
• Contribute to the development of thought leadership, including white papers, presentations, and dissemination at leading conferences and industry forums.
• Support and mentor junior researchers, research assistants, and PhD students where appropriate.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams within WMG and the wider University to deliver integrated research outcomes.
• Ensure effective project management, including planning, delivery, reporting, and stakeholder communication.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A PhD in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, OR a closely related discipline, or equivalent industry/research experience.
• Proven experience in supply chain research and/or industry practice, with a focus on areas such as resilience, risk management, transparency, or digitalisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality research outputs, with a track record (or clear potential) for publication in leading academic journals.
• Experience of working with industry partners and delivering applied, impact-driven projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into actionable insights.
• Experience in developing research proposals and contributing to funding applications is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines.
• Experience in facilitating workshops, interviews, and stakeholder consultations is desirable.
• Knowledge of digital tools, data analytics, or supply chain technologies (e.g., AI, data platforms) is advantageous.