Continuous Improvement & Systems Relationship Manager
Contract: Permanent
Recruitment Partner: Vyoma Gandhi
In a retail world thats evolving faster than ever automation isnt just a buzzwordits a game-changer. As our Continuous Improvement & Systems Relationship Manager youll be at the forefront of transforming how we work ensuring our systems and processes empower colleagues and delight customers.
This role is all about driving smarter more efficient ways of working through automation while building strong bridges between operational teams and technology partners. Youll be the voice of the colleague and customer in every system enhancement making sure our tools serve real needs and deliver real impact.
Continuous Improvement Leadership
Identify design and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency reduce waste and improve service delivery.
Monitor and report on the impact of improvement initiatives using KPIs and feedback loops.
Identify opportunities for improvement and redesign across operations supply chain and support functions.
Lead end-to-end process reviews to uncover inefficiencies and design automated solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to pilot test and scale automation initiatives.
Systems Relationship Management
Act as the strategic connector between operational teams and our WMS provider
Ensure that both our automation provider and onsite teams are using our WMS effectively and report against deficiencies and find resolutions to ensure optimal system utilisation at all times
Support the translation of business challenges into system requirements in a collaborative way ensuring solutions are intuitive and scalable.
Support system upgrades integrations and rollouts with change management plans.
Champion usability and accessibility in all system designs ensuring they work for everyone.
Stakeholder Engagement
Engage store teams support functions and leadership to gather insights and feedback.
Facilitate workshops and forums to co-create solutions with colleagues.
Influence decision-makers with compelling data stories and prototypes.
Ensure all initiatives align with our customer-first and colleague-centric strategy
Governance & Compliance
Ensure all improvement projects align with regulatory standards internal policies and strategic goals.
Maintain documentation and audit trails for all automation and system changes.
Ensure compliance with data protection cybersecurity and operational standards.
Monitor risks and proactively address system or process vulnerabilities.
These are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role.
Proven experience in automation process improvement or systems transformationideally in a retail or customer-facing environment.
Strong understanding of automation tools and platforms (e.g. RPA workflow automation low-code/no-code solutions).
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels.
Experience translating operational needs into technical requirements and working with IT or vendor teams.
Analytical mindset with a passion for solving problems and measuring impact.
A collaborative empathetic approach that puts people at the heart of every solution.
These are desirable skills or experience and are not essential so we would welcome applications from candidates that dont match this additional criteria.
Formal qualifications in Lean Six Sigma or automation technologies.
Experience with Agile Scrum or other iterative delivery methodologies.
A background in change management
A creative sparkable to bring ideas to life through storytelling visuals or prototypes.
Boots Retirement Savings Plan
Discretionary annual bonus
Generous employee discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at Exclusions may apply eligible roles only. Please note any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
At Boots we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots with you we change for the better.
Where a role is advertised as full-time we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
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