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The primary focus of the role is to work collaboratively with our customers to help proactively manage their stocks, in-store availability and implementation of promotional volumes. We aim to become an extension of our customers’ merchandising teams, offering support and ensuring that key critical path dates are met, consequently the ability to work collaboratively and apply a common-sense approach to problem solving is important.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to join a growing business who is looking for a diverse role offering insight into the full end-to-end supply chain and with genuine progression opportunities. As a Supply Chain Analyst, you’ll manage and optimize stock planning, supplier relationships, and internal operations. This includes:• Supply Planning & Analysis: Creating, updating, and analyzing supply plans to ensure seamless operations and maintain customers availability. • Stock Inventory Control: Managing stock levels, addressing slow-moving lines, and resolving supply risks.• Supplier Management: Collaborating with our global freight forwarders and suppliers to optimize forecasting and delivery.• Internal Communication: Coordinating stakeholder meetings and customer visits.•Reporting & Queries: Providing data insights, dashboards, and resolving queries to enhance decision-making.We’re looking for a detail-oriented and commercially savvy professional with the following skills and experience:
Essential:
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices
• A proven track record within supply chain analysis
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
• Confidence in managing, presenting and interpreting large datasets.
• Excellent Excel skills
• Outstanding communication (both written and verbal).
• Logical thinking and problem-solving mindset.
• A proactive, "can-do" attitude.
Desirable:
• Retail knowledge or experience.
• Familiarity with supplier management and third-party collaborations.
• Experience creating dashboards and use of SQL and Power BI.
• Knowledge/ Experience ERP systems (Sage & Slimstock)
