Inventory/Stock 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 Analyst to work in their National Accounts team to ensure that the stock levels are optimised for each customer.
This is a highly analytical role in a fast-paced environment!

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 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.