Supply Chain Performance Lead (Global)

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Join ZURU as Supply Chain Performance Lead - optimise, innovate, and elevate logistics on a global scale

ZURU is on a mission to disrupt across industries, challenge the status quo and catalyst change through radical innovation and automation advances. This is in play in different pillars of the company : ZURU Toys are re-imagining what it means to play; ZURU Tech is shaping a better future by leading the next building revolution; ZURU Edge is pioneering new generation FMCG brands to better serve modern consumers.

Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has quickly grown to a team of over 5000 direct and indirect members across more than 30 international locations.

One of the largest toy companies in the world, globally recognised and award-winning brands include Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, Rainbocorns and Smashers. Our global FMCG brands include MONDAY Haircare, Rascals, NOOD, BONKERS, Gumi Yum Surprise, and more!

Position Overview

You will work cross-functionally with logistics, operations, commercial, and 3PL partners to identify logistics inefficiencies to improve routing, maximise container utilisation, and optimise fulfilment costs down to the SKU level. Your ability to deep dive into numbers, spot trends, and translate findings into executable strategies will be pivotal in driving ZURU’s global logistics competitiveness.

Position Impact

ZURU is on a mission to revolutionise the supply chain through data-driven operational excellence. Supply Chain Performance Lead, you will be the analytical powerhouse driving cost and performance improvements across our post-production logistics network. This role will focus on transforming data into actionable insights across container packing, global freight, 3PL warehousing, and customer fulfilment operations globally for all ZURU Edge verticals (Beauty, Baby, Pet, Household & Confectionary).

If this sounds like you, read on!

Roles & Responsibilities

Post-Production Supply Chain Analysis & Optimisation

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of end-to-end post-production logistics costs, covering every step from factory pack-out through to final delivery at retailer distribution centers.
• Evaluate container packing efficiency, identifying opportunities to maximise container fill rates and reduce underutilized space.
• Evaluate pallet build efficiency, identifying opportunities to optimise pallet TiHi, and positively influencing container packing, as well as warehousing storage footprint.
• Analyse global freight costs across shipping trade lanes, assessing factors such as routing efficiency, carrier performance, and cost per unit shipped.
• Review warehousing costs, including inbound handling, storage, and fulfilment activities (pick & pack), ensuring operational processes are cost-effective and scalable.
• Investigate transport spend, including drayage, line-haul, and last-mile delivery to customer DCs, to pinpoint inefficiencies and drive cost-per-order reductions.
• Translate cost data into actionable insights, supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the logistics network.
• Conduct SKU-level cost-to-serve analysis to identify cost drivers and optimisation levers.

KPI & Dashboard Improvements

Stakeholder Collaboration

Skills & Experience

ZURU is on a quest to reimagine tomorrow. Founded in 2003, ZURU Group has rapidly grown and now spans three core divisions—ZURU Toys, ZURU Edge (consumer goods) and ZURU Tech (construction).

Known for its cutting-edge software and world-leading automation and manufacturing systems, ZURU has over 5,000 team members in over 30 global locations, making it perfectly placed to continue building its reputation as one of the fastest-growing and most disruptive companies in the world.

At ZURU, we have cultivated a high-performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day.

At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else.

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What We Offer

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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