Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Analyst

Nr. Meriden, Warwickshire

£25,000 - £35,000 (Dependant on experience) Office Based ONLY - Monday to Friday

An established, leading supplier of branded and own label products to large organisations in the retail, office products and education sectors are looking for Supply Chain & Senior Supply Chains Analysts to join their growing team.

The ideal candidates will have experience in working in international Supply Chain management and/or within a large retailer in a Supply Chain role. The role reports into the Supply Chain Manager.

The successful candidates will need to be results-focused team players who have good customer service skills and an eye for detail. We are looking for people who have a common-sense approach to problem solving with strong commercial awareness, looking for an opportunity that offers genuine progression within a growing business.

Key Tasks

• End to end inventory management for key categories within the portfolio
• Manage day to day communications with suppliers, including potential visits to suppliers internationally to ensure a full understanding of the of the production and logistics process.
• Ensure stock and forecast information is analysed & interpreted accurately with orders placed accordingly to allow us to maintain above 98% OTIF (on time in full) deliveries across all sales channels.
• Work in conjunction with Sales Account Managers, including attending and presenting at customer meetings for all Supply Chain and logistics matters. Meetings may take place at customers offices internationally.
• Weekly analysis of sales, stockholding, and forecasts on relevant key customer contracts
• Work collaboratively with key suppliers to ensure they have accurate and up to date forecasts that allow them to make necessary plans and commitments for successful delivery of future requirements.
• Analysis of new range performance with a view to providing insight and influence for future key customer range reviews.

Key Skills

• Advanced Excel Skills
• Data Analysis (ideal experience in Forecast Accuracy & Bias, IOQ)
• Experience in FMCG Sector in UK
• Strong administration skills & Attention to detail.
• Proactive & can work independently
• Experience working with Slim4 (ideal but not essential)
• Experience working with Sage 200 (ideal but not essential)

Would suit candidates with Demand Analyst, Supply Planners, Master Analyst experience (5years +)