Logistics Systems Portfolio Manager
Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits
Location: Coventry Store Support Centre - Ansty Park and Home, Coventry, CV7 9RD
Contract type: Permanent
Business area: Logistics
Closing date: 10 April 2026
Requisition ID: 400054962
We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work/life balance. That’s waiting for you right here. Supply Chain and Logistics is the engine room that gets thousands of products from farms and factories, through the business and to millions of customers every day. We plan around everything from barbecue weekends to Sunday roasts, supporting those who want oven-ready cauliflower cheese and those who prefer to make it from scratch. Insight and data are everything. But so is judgement — when there’s an issue or ambiguity anywhere, we’re often the first to spot it. There’s a big transformation underway. It calls for people who champion change, bring others with them, and collaborate and communicate. Because those people can go a very long way here.
Why join us
Joining Sainsbury's as a Logistics Systems Portfolio Manager means being at the forefront of a significant logistics systems change programme that is modernising our technology infrastructure to enhance our operations. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and play a pivotal role in managing end-to-end programmes that drive key strategic projects for the organisation. With a focus on technology-enabled change, continuous improvement, and stakeholder engagement, this role offers a challenging yet rewarding environment where you can make a meaningful impact and contribute to the success of Sainsbury's logistics transformation journey.
What you'll do
You will be at the forefront of a significant logistics systems change programme, responsible for managing all aspects of programme management from development through to implementation. Working collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders, you will lead the coordination of resource planning activities, facilitate project launch and milestone reviews, and ensure the successful delivery of key strategic projects. Your role will involve owning and maintaining the programme plan, identifying and resolving risks and issues, and driving positive outcomes through effective stakeholder management and collaboration. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in evolving the project governance framework, providing guidance for completing required documents, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the Logistics Systems Team.
Who you are
You are an experienced and results-driven professional with a proven track record in leading complex technology change programmes. Your expertise in programme and project management, coupled with strong communication skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships, enables you to drive the successful delivery of key strategic projects within the logistics and transport operation. You excel in facilitating workshops, managing stakeholders, and coaching teams to optimise resource efficiencies and achieve business objectives, while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder satisfaction.
We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there’s always the chance to try something new — whether that’s as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we’ll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to save 10% on your shopping online and instore at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, and we regularly increase the discount to 15% at points during the year. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 20% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy up to an additional week's holiday, and we provide private healthcare. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, interest free car loan of up to £10k, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an Employee Assistance Programme. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks’ pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks’ pay for paternity leave. Please see www.sainsburys.jobs for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).
