SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST

Supply Chain Analyst

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Location: Poole, Dorset

Hours: Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Our client pioneers inventive products crafted for enduring quality. They seek an Inventory/Supply Chain Analyst to work in their National Accounts team to ensure that the stock levels are optimised for each customer.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ownership of full product lifecycle including range launch, promotions, and stock exit.
• Stock optimisation using Slim4 forecasting software, whilst staying within budget restraints.
• Monitor lead times, buffer stocks and MOQs, amending where necessary.
• Plan and schedule product availability.
• Analyse data from different sources (Slim4/Web portals/Excel), using quantitative methods.
• Prepare forecasts to incorporate seasonality with a monthly review of all SKUs
• Place orders as required to the factory base.
• Monitoring supplier orderbooks to ensure orders meet OTIF.
• Communicating with Far East Suppliers to plan product availability.
• Communicating with our Far East office to help expedite & defer orders.
• Be the first point of contact for customers including resolution of stock issues.
• Assist in planning for new range changes and exit, seasonal stock inputs and monitoring resolution of any customer service issues.
• Liaise effectively with all appropriate departments to ensure our customers’ requirements are known and met.

To be successful as an Inventory / Supply Chain Analyst, you need to have the following skills/experience:

• Analysing data to a high level of accuracy
• Good IT skills in MS Excel / Outlook / Word
• 3-5 years in a Supply Chain environment
• Strong prioritisation skills and able to keep tight deadlines.
• Must be a positive team player but also confident working autonomously.

In return for your hard work and commitment, our client offers great benefits, including:

• Great team culture, within a supportive, stable and progressive business.
• Competitive holiday allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Free parking.
• External benefits and reward scheme.
• Generous staff discount.