Supply Chain Analyst

Role Overview

• Develop and maintain advanced demand forecasting models using historical usage, seasonality, run rates, and supplier lead times.
• Optimise safety stock levels and reorder points to balance service level vs working capital.
• Conduct SKU performance analysis (sales vs waste vs margin).
• Lead aged stock reduction initiatives and slow-moving SKU rationalisation.
• Improve forecast accuracy through variance analysis and root cause reviews.
• Design and maintain dashboards for Forecast Accuracy, OTIF (On Time In Full), Inventory Days on Hand, Waste %, PO Cycle Time.
• Provide weekly/monthly supply chain performance packs for leadership.
• Perform cost-to-serve analysis by SKU, supplier, and category.
• Support annual budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Analyse supplier OTIF, lead time adherence, and fill rates.
• Identify recurring NCR trends and lead root cause investigations.
• Track PO lifecycle performance from creation to goods receipt.
• Support supplier review meetings with performance data and improvement proposals.
• Monitor import lead times and customs performance.
• Ensure ERP accuracy M3 for: Pricing, Lead times, Part status & Minimum order quantities.
• Lead data cleansing projects.
• Validate new SKU and supplier setups.
• Improve automation within ordering and reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities to: Reduce waste, improve stock turns, Lower holding costs & reduce express freight spend.
• Support auto-replenishment optimisation.
• Implement structured inventory governance.
• Contribute to supply chain transformation initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills (Pivot, Power Query, modelling).
• Experience working with ERP systems (M3, SAP, Oracle or equivalent).
• Understanding of inventory planning principles (EOQ, safety stock, ABC analysis).
• Experience working in a multi-site distribution environment.
• Ability to translate data into actionable operational insights.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across Procurement, Warehouse, Operations & Finance.
• Nice to have skills with experience building dashboards and automated reports (Power BI or similar).

Tech Stack

• ERP
• Oracle

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance equivalent to 2x your yearly salary
• Five weeks of occupational paid sick leave for added security
• Extended leave policy for greater flexibility
• Free parking at our Head Office and other depot locations
• Unlimited coffee and tea to keep you refreshed
• Clear career progression paths with development opportunities
• Strong leadership support to help you thrive
• Employee recognition scheme to celebrate your contributions
• Mental health and wellbeing support, including access to mental health first aiders