Assistant Supply Chain Analyst (9 month FTC)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

PMI

ShareSave

6.6 weeks holiday

Hybrid Working

Job summary

B&Q Limited is seeking an Assistant Supply Chain Analyst for a 9-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working (2 days per week in the office). The role supports day-to-day supply chain activities, forecasting and replenishment of specified product ranges, and stock flow management to ensure availability across channels.

The successful candidate will assist with forecasts, manage orders, and work with the Stock Team to deliver targets. Eligible for pension, PMI, ShareSave and generous holidays.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyse complex data efficiently.
• Understanding of forecasting and replenishment systems desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Good understanding of KPIs such as availability and inventory days.

Responsibilities

• Support forecasting and replenishment setup to maximise product availability.
• Deliver stock/inventory days targets to meet sales plans.
• Raise import and domestic orders as requested.
• Manage proposals from forecasting systems and input DC store products.
• Ensure orders are raised in a timely manner and data is aligned.
• Log orders, shipments and receipts into DC systems.
• Run reports on order management and product flow as needed.
• Coordinate with vendors to meet requirements and compliance.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to imports/domestic stock flows.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Attention to detail

KPI awareness

Job description

Overview

9 months FTC (Open to flexible working)

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\'s in it for me?

• Able to analyse complex data efficiently and effectively.
• Understanding of forecasting and replenishment systems desirable.
• Strong attention to detail/accuracy and the ability to work well under pressure to tight deadlines.
• A good understanding of associated Key Performance Indicators s e.g. availability,stockand inventory days.
• Can monitor purchases and intake of stock to the business to maximise availability and control stock levels.
• Working with others; helps and supports other members of their immediate team.
• Stays positive and understands the impact of their own behaviour on others and modifies it accordingly.
• Balances talking and listening in meetings, communicates simply and clearly, confident representing own views.
• Regularly shares information and ideas and recognises the most appropriate form of communicating.
• Problem solving and decision making; open minded to ideas, makes decisions based onfactual information.
• Resolves problems promptly, prepared tomake a decisionand explores a range of options before reaching a decision.
• Planning and delivering; works hard to achieve or exceed targets and objectives,plansand prioritises work effectively.
• Completes work to a high level of accuracy and detail, maintains focus,energyand effort when under pressure.
• Driving change; recognises where changes could be made to improve results, remains open minded to different ways.
• Development focus; aware of own personal strengths and development needs, seeks and acts on feedback.

What\'s In It For You?

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:

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.