Continuous Improvement Manager – Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Overview

In this role, you drive end-to-end cost-base improvement across the sourcing and supply chain. You will work within Tesco’s Sourcing team to push continuous improvement and end-to-end analysis in a fast-paced retail setting. You’ll partner with product and buying teams to unlock financial benefits and lead cross-functional initiatives that improve efficiency. The position offers governance-driven work and opportunities to develop supplier partnerships while aligning with Tesco’s standards and conduct. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on impactful, cross-functional problem solving in a large organisation.

Pay / Benefits

• Annual bonus up to 20% of base salary
• Holiday 25 days + personal day + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Maternity/adoption leave 26 weeks + statutory pay
• Paternity leave 6 weeks
• Free 24/7 virtual GP and EAP

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end cost-base improvements spanning Raw Material to Distribution
• Support and stretch product partners to unlock site-level financial gains and ROI
• Provide independent oversight on supplier cost-base models and P&L drivers
• Share best practices across Tesco to drive group-wide performance
• Brief categories and senior management on periodic updates
• Lead cross-functional deep-dive projects to drive large-scale efficiency
• Assess cost drivers and business models with suppliers on site and at distribution centers
• Manage projects with stakeholders and critical paths
• Continuously improve collaborative cross-function approach
• Adhere to Tesco policies and conduct standards

Key requirements

• Strong stakeholder engagement experience
• Strong financial competency and ability to interpret financial statements
• Experience in a manufacturing environment recognised as world-class or lean
• Experience delivering results with Business Improvement techniques
• Experience leading teams through process changes and site improvement plans
• Skilled in analytical software and proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to train, coach others and facilitate group problem solving
• Program and project management experience
• Approximately 5 years of experience in Food (Short life) preferred

• Stakeholder engagement
• Coaching and training others
• Facilitating group problem solving
• Analytical software
• Microsoft Office suite
• Cost-base modelling

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