Assistant Supply Chain Analyst

B&Q Limited; Chandler's Ford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

PMI

ShareSave

6.6 weeks holiday

Hybrid Working (2 days per week in the

Job summary

B&Q Limited is hiring for an Assistant Supply Chain Analyst at our Southampton Store Support Office on a 12 month FTC. The role covers forecasting, replenishment and stock flow to safeguard product availability across channels.

The position offers hybrid working (2 days in office) with a competitive package including a pension and ShareSave, plus PMI and generous holiday entitlement.

Responsibilities

• Support the supply chain team in ensuring forecasting and replenishment is set up to maximise availability
• Delivering stock/inventory days targets to deliver the sales plan across all selling channels
• Raise import and domestic orders where requested
• Manage order proposals produced by the forecasting and replenishment system
• Create the Distribution Centre (DC) store and on-line inputs of products
• Ensure orders are raised in a timely manner
• Amend orders and ensure all systems are aligned with the correct data
• Log all orders raised, amended, shipped and received into DC
• Run reports as requested by Stock Team on order management and product flow
• Manage our international and domestic Vendors ensuring compliance with our requirements
• Run reports at request from Supply Chain Analysts as and when required
• Support the Supply Chain Analysts in all Import/Domestic related administrative tasks
• Review and challenge processes and procedures (internal and external)
• Train team members in correct usage of procedures, processes and documentation
• Ensure information is keyed accurately and meets required deadlines
• Use the tools and reports available to manage store replenishment, (including blocking replenishment as required)
• You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require

Job description

Overview

12 month FTC

Up to £28,900 + Pension + PMI +ShareSave+ 6.6 weeks holiday+ Hybrid Working (2 daysper week in the office)

Southampton, Store Support Office

We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. From our Southampton Store Support office (SSO) we equip our stores, our people, and our whole business with everything it takes to help our millions of customers create a home they’ll love. Join us as an Assistant Supply Chain Analyst and you’ll be a big part of this.

RolePurpose:To support theSupply Chainfunction with theday to daymanagement of theend to endsupply of specified product range(s), managing the stock flow plan either through automated system replenishment or push allocations. Youwillassistwith the forecast of stockrequirements andmanaging stock/product flow whilstmaintainingcorrect store and DistributionCentrestock levels to service demandin order toensure availability and stock targets are achieved.

What's the job?

• Support the supply chain team in ensuring forecasting and replenishment is set up to maximise availability

• Delivering stock/inventory days targets to deliver the sales plan across all selling channels.

• Raise import and domestic orders where requested.

• Manage order proposals produced by the forecasting and replenishment system

• Create the Distribution Centre (DC) store and on-line inputs of products.

• Ensure orders are raisedin a timely manner.

• Amend orders and ensure all systems are aligned with the correct data.

• Log all orders raised, amended,shippedand received into DC.

• Run reports as requested by Stock Team on order management and product flow.

• Manage our international and domestic Vendors ensuring compliance with our requirements.

• Run reports at request from Supply Chain Analysts as and whenrequired.

• Support the Supply Chain Analysts in all Import/Domestic related administrative tasks.

• Review and challenge processes and procedures (internal and external).

• Train team members in correct usage of procedures,processesand documentation.

• Ensure information is keyed accurately and meets required deadlines.

• Use the tools and reports available to manage store replenishment, (including blocking replenishment as required)

• You maybe requiredto undertake other duties from time to time as we mayreasonablerequire.

What we need:

• Support the supply chain team in ensuring forecasting and replenishment is set up to maximise availability

• Delivering stock/inventory days targets to deliver the sales plan across all selling channels.

• Raise import and domestic orders where requested.

• Manage order proposals produced by the forecasting and replenishment system

• Create the Distribution Centre (DC) store and on-line inputs of products.

• Ensure orders are raisedin a timely manner.

• Amend orders and ensure all systems are aligned with the correct data.

• Log all orders raised, amended,shippedand received into DC.

• Run reports as requested by Stock Team on order management and product flow.

• Manage our international and domestic Vendors ensuring compliance with our requirements.

• Run reports at request from Supply Chain Analysts as and whenrequired.

• Support the Supply Chain Analysts in all Import/Domestic related administrative tasks.

• Review and challenge processes and procedures (internal and external).

• Train team members in correct usage of procedures,processesand documentation.

• Ensure information is keyed accurately and meets required deadlines.

• Use the tools and reports available to manage store replenishment, (including blocking replenishment as required)

• You maybe requiredto undertake other duties from time to time as we mayreasonablerequire.

What's in it for me?

At B&Q, we're building more than great homes – we're building great careers.

When you join us, you'll be part of a supportive, inclusive business where your ideas matter, your development is invested in, and your wellbeing is genuinely important.

Here's what you can expect:

• Flexible & Hybrid Working - Work in a way that helps you perform at your best, balancing business needs with personal commitments.
• Career Growth & Development - Access learning, development and career opportunities across one of the UK's leading retail organisations.
• Competitive Reward Package - A competitive salary, pension and a range of financial benefits.
• Colleague Discounts - Enjoy discounts across B&Q and the wider Kingfisher Group.
• Health & Wellbeing Support - Access wellbeing resources, health support and employee assistance programmes designed to help you thrive.
• Time Away From Work - Generous holiday entitlement and family-friendly policies that support life both inside and outside work.
• A Place Where You Belong - We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to be themselves.
• Make a Difference - The work you do will have a direct impact on our customers, colleagues and business.

Eligibility To Work

Please note that B&Q does not currently offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout their employment.

Accessibility & Disability Confident

At B&Q, we're committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience for everyone.

If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to help you complete your application or throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.

If you would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please contact us at [e-mail]. If you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we'll consider your application in line with our Disability Confident commitments.