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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Design Lead - Hybrid - **Company:** Imperial Tobacco Group - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Network Planning and Design, SQL Databases, Data Management, Network Optimization - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.impbrands.com/jobs/network-design-lead-hybrid-bristol-united-kingdom ## About the Role * Significant experience using supply chain network modelling and optimisation tools such as Supply Chain Guru, Llamasoft, Blue Yonder or equivalent. * Experience of delivering large-scale network optimisation projects across regional or global operations. * Strong analytical and data management capabilities, including experience with Python, SQL or similar tools. * The ability to analyse complex datasets, generate insights and communicate recommendations with clarity and impact. * Advanced Excel and data analysis skills. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior leaders. ## Description Are you passionate about solving complex supply chain challenges through data, analytics and network optimisation? Imperial Brands have a fantastic opportunity to join us as our new Network Design Lead. You will join our Strategic Initiatives team and play a pivotal role in transforming and optimising a truly global supply chain. This is a unique opportunity to influence strategic decisions across an innovative, inclusive, Global FMCG business, supported by 25,000 employees. As our Network Design Lead, you'll combine advanced modelling expertise with strategic thinking to design future-ready supply chain networks, uncover valuable insights, and drive meaningful business outcomes on a regional and global scale. You'll lead high-impact projects that shape how products move across global markets, partnering with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities, optimise operations and improve supply chain resilience. You'll be part of a strategic team that acts as an internal consultancy, driving transformational change across an end-to-end global supply chain. You'll have the opportunity to influence senior decision-makers, work on complex international challenges and help shape the future direction of the business. If you're excited by the opportunity to combine advanced analytics, strategic thinking and supply chain innovation to deliver tangible business impact, we'd love to hear from you! Please note this role is based in our Bristol HQ, where we work on a 50% hybrid basis. Principle Accountabilities * Lead and deliver supply chain network design and optimisation initiatives across Procurement, Manufacturing, and Distribution. * Design, development and optimisation of supply chain network through modelling using Llamasoft/Coupa Supply Chain Guru software or similar. * Reporting and delivering the result presentations to the Global Supply Chain Leadership Team and/or Cluster/Regional Leadership Teams. * Standardising data management and making the model-building process repeatable to significantly reduce the lead times of projects. * Collaborate with leaders across functions in visioning the future scenarios that help to answer strategic supply chain and go-to-market model questions in the mid- to long-term. * Develop supply chain optimisation service offerings in line with the business needs and engage with senior stakeholders, offering a portfolio of optimisation services. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [From Tables to Graphs in Minutes: Supercharging Kusto Graph Analytics with AI-Powered Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1543-from-tables-to-graphs-in-minutes-supercharging-kusto-graph-analytics-with-ai-powered-development) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk)