Supply Chain Project Manager - Network Optimisation (2 Year FTC)

Location: Remote, field based, United Kingdom; hybrid working in the Midlands. Other listed locations: Birmingham and Pontefract.

Company

hirify.global provides supply chain solutions through a sustainable share-and-reuse model for pallets, crates and containers, operating in 60 countries with approximately 13,000 employees.

What you will do

• Lead major supply chain and manufacturing transformation projects from planning through implementation and stabilisation.
• Deliver network optimisation initiatives that improve operational efficiency, service and resilience.
• Manage project governance, milestones, budgets, dependencies and risk mitigation plans.
• Drive operational readiness, business continuity and the transition of solutions into business-as-usual support.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, HR and Engineering.
• Work with third-party manufacturing partners and subcontractors while providing stakeholder updates and resolving issues.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering complex projects in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics or operational environments.
• Experience leading operational change, business transformation, network optimisation or site transition programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across multiple functions and levels.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers, subcontract manufacturers or outsourced operational partners.
• Strong project planning, governance and risk management capability.
• Commercial awareness and experience supporting business cases and investment decisions.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and manage multiple workstreams in fast-paced environments.
• Resilient and organised approach to project delivery.

Nice to have

• Project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP or equivalent.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business or a related discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, 24-month fixed-term contract with flexible hybrid working.
• High autonomy, visibility and influence through high-profile transformation programmes.
• Annual bonus typically 15% based on company and individual performance.
• Car allowance, share scheme, private healthcare with family cover, life assurance and employee assistance programme.
• 25 days of holiday plus statutory holidays, with the option to buy or sell five additional days.
• 10% company pension contribution.