Senior Supply Chain Manager

Join our journey to create a new experience for The National Lottery and help us to power change for the greater good.

We are Allwyn UK part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group a multinational lottery operator with a marketleading presence across Europe which includes: Czech Republic Austria Greece Cyprus & Italy.

While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do. Join us as we embark on a onceinalifetime largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.

Well talk a bit more about us further down the page but for now lets talk about the role and who were looking for

A bit about the role

The Senior Supply Chain Manager at the UK National Lottery is responsible for leading the supply chain team in executing the strategic vision operational excellence and of SC related Retail initiatives. This role entails leading the development and implementation of innovative supply chain strategies that enhance player and retailer engagement and maximise returns to good causes while ensuring compliance and regulatory standards are achieved.

We operate a hybrid working model requiring employees to work from the office 3 days per week. These inoffice days will be spread across the standard working week (MondayFriday).

What youll be doing

• Responsibility for Supply Chain at Allwyn: To be the goto owner of the Supply Chain function at Allwyn
• Line Management of subject matter experts: Manage the team to deliver operational excellence and efficiencies across the Supply Chain aligning with other areas of the business to execute the commercial plan.
• wn the day to day relationship with Scientific Games: Work in collaboration with SG to execute the Supply Chain strategy manage the day to day relationships and be the goto for Allwyn on SGEP (Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership)
• Planning and : CoCreation and implementation of business Supply Chain Strategy and its associated objectives
• Inventory Management: Manage Scratchcard inventory to ensure agreed OPMS on In Store and On Sale availability are met while maximising efficiency
• Responsibility for the SciTrak development Roadmap: Responsibility with SG around replenishment system enhancements to drive Allwyns strategic direction for Scratchcards. Working with the Supply Chain Planning Manager to determine a roadmap that aligns.
• Third Party Relationship Management: Manage the day to day relationship with Scientific Games on the SGEP (Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership. Work with procurement to ensure performance against agreed SOW objectives and clauses.
• Process and Risk Ownership: Business Owner for Supply Chain SPPPs. Work with the fulfilment manager and central assurance/compliance to ensure all SPPPs are completed to schedule. Business owner for Supply Chain FRR. Ensuring risks are identified and correct mitigations are in place.
• Collaboration with Instants Team: Work closely with the Product Team to understand the overarching strategic direction understanding the impact of changes on demand and operational complexities. Managing relationships with the Product team to manage new product introductions and end of life processes.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements that are within Section 6 of the Class Licence with the Gambling Commission.
• Team development and management: Manage and develop the Supply Chain team. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Clear and concise objectives which stem from the overall Supply Chain Strategy.

What experience were looking for

• Strong understanding of retail supply chain principles
• Knowledge of UK retail marketplace
• Third party management experience
• Team leadership skills
• Proven experience in Range Planning Category Management or a similar role.
• Strong analytical skill with the ability to interpret data and make datadriven decisions
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Knowledge and experience of the retail and gaming industry is a plus.

Key Measures of Success:

• Delivery of relevant OPMs
• Strong relationship with key partners
• High Team Engagement
• Robust Strategies Policies Processes and Procedures accurately risk managed

About us:

Weve developed groundbreaking technologies built player protection frameworks and have a proven track record of making lotteries better.

• Innovation We pride ourselves on it! Were constantly looking for new ways to excite our customers bringing new products to enjoy which is all underpinned by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all.
• Giving back Did you know that playing the lottery generates around 30m a week for charities and good causes in the UK Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10 year licence
• Sustainability Our aim to be net zero by 2030 which would make us the first lottery provider globally to achieve this
• Inclusion and accessibility We are making all parts of The National Lottery inclusive whether you play a game in a store or online.

If you need any assistance or adjustments to this job description or in the application process please contact a member of the talent team at and well be happy to help.

**Being the custodians of the National Lottery license is a big responsibility so all of our roles are subject to extensive background checks**

A place of belonging

We want to create one of the UKs most inclusive organisations where people can bring the best of themselves to do their best work every day for the benefit of good causes.

Allwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer which prides itself in being diverse and inclusive. We do not tolerate discrimination harassment or victimisation in the workplace. All employment decisions at Allwyn are based on the business needs the job requirements and the individual qualifications. Allwyn encourages applications from individuals regardless of age disability (visible or hidden) sex gender reassignment sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We are a Disability Confident Leader which means weve taken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job.