REQ ID: 128879
JOB TITLE: Strategy & Projects Manager
SALARY: £65,000 - £75,000

POSTING START DATE: 15/05/2025
POSTING END DATE: 28/05/2025
LOCATION: Coventry - Hybrid

In a commercial role at JLR, you can reimagine the future of modern luxury. In teams focused on extraordinary customer experience, sustainability and forward-thinking. You’ll work alongside strategically-minded problem-solvers supporting the transformation of our iconic house of brands – Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar – and our heritage-rich JLR Classic range. Becoming a proud creator of the exceptional starts here.

As a Strategy & Projects Manager here you will examine and study the external supply chain environment to identify future industry movements and predictions based on current and future trends. Specifically, you will be responsible for the investigation and development of future aftermarket parts logistics strategy ahead of decision to implement major projects key to the ongoing transformation of the global parts warehouse network.

WHAT TO EXPECT 

In this role, no two tasks are the same. With lots of projects and relationships to build with people across the business and beyond, it’s a challenge that will help your career grow within an iconic organisation. Here’s what to expect:

• Lead the strategy creation for JLR Aftermarket Supply Chain network strategy in major markets
• Employ a methodical approach to problem solving, using fact and data at the heart
• Form cross enterprise relationships and form a strategic working group  
• Develop strong external networks whereby anticipated emerging trends and industry movements are addressed
• Systematically explore and examine external environments to identify future predictions and advise the business on the impact of these
• Examine, analyse and monitor the current and future industry movements / developments to identify key trends likely to impact the future of aftermarket parts and other supply chains and advise the business on how best to position itself in the market
• Prepare and present current and future trends and forecasting to support strategy briefing events

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you’ll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

• Experience in a similar supply chain including strategy development and analysis of industry best practice analysis
• Proven ability to analyse and create robust options and vision propositions
• Proficient communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with strong networking skills
• Proven experience in distilling complex topics into easily understandable narratives for an audience that may not be experienced in the subject matter
• Project Management / Supply Chain experience delivering key supply chain implementations (Such as Agile methodologies, Prince 2 or equivalent)

THE BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• You will be eligible to choose one vehicle under the Management Loan Agreement Plan
• A 52-week maternity leave policy and a 4-week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A competitive pension and option to participate in the management healthcare scheme
• A JLR company performance-related bonus 
• Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
• Flexible working
   

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.