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Senior Inventory / Supply Chain Analyst

Barclay Meade
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Poole, Dorset BH15 3TE, England

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A successful FMCG/Retail business is seeking a Senior Inventory / Supply Chain Analyst.
  • Candidates should have experience in supply chain, inventory, purchasing, or forecasting, preferably in a product-led FMCG or retail environment.
  • The role involves optimizing stock and inventory management strategies to satisfy customer needs cost-effectively.
  • Key responsibilities include managing customer inquiries about product availability, optimizing inventory holdings through data analysis, and preparing forecasts for new product launches.
  • The position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience, with a salary range of $70,000 to $90,000 per year.

Successful FMCG/Retail business require a Senior Inventory / Supply Chain Analyst. Applicants need experience in a; supply chain, inventory, purchasing or forecasting related role, ideally within a product-led FMCG, manufacturing or retail business.

An exciting end-to-end supply chain role, the Senior Inventory / Supply Chain Analyst will look to optimise stock and inventory management strategies, satisfying customers in the most cost-effective way. Working closely with colleagues in commercial and sales, the Senior Inventory / Supply Chain Analyst will also to get to interface directly with suppliers and customers in regards to the availability of products and stock.

Specific duties of the Senior Inventory / Supply Chain Analyst include:

  • Point-of-contact for customers in regards to product availability and stock/inventory issues
  • Optimisation of inventory holdings using data analysis skills across MS Excel and supply chain planning/forecasting software
  • Prepare forecasts for; new product launches, seasonal and promotional ranges through analysis of previous customer demand
  • Supplier management - drive suppliers to hit OTD/OTIF metric in order to meet customer forecasts
  • Support Supply Chain leadership in regards to process improvement activities within the function

Senior Inventory / Supply Chain Analyst applicants should meet the following criteria:

  • Previous experience within a; supply chain, inventory, forecasting, purchasing or demand planning role
  • Experience within a; FMCG, manufacturing, or retail environment
  • Strong data analysis skills - Intermediate level in MS Excel and familiarity with Planning/Forecasting tools
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable with an on-site role

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.