Business Analyst - Supply Chain

Specsavers; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retail chain in the UK is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join their Supply Chain Portfolio Management Office. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in business analysis, particularly in supply chain operations. You'll facilitate workshops, document requirements, and analyse processes to drive operational improvements. This role offers hybrid working options, collaboration with international stakeholders, and the chance to influence meaningful supply chain changes within a global business context.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in business analysis and process improvement.
• Comfortable applying methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma.
• Skilled at translating complex activity into clear insights.

Responsibilities

• Shape how supply chain initiatives are defined and delivered.
• Facilitate workshops and document requirements.
• Support user acceptance testing and change management.

Skills

Business analysis

Process improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Facilitating workshops

Data analysis

Job description

If you're a Business Analyst who enjoys getting under the skin of supply chain operations and turning insight into practical, real world improvements, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact across a complex, global environment.

Working at the heart of the Supply Chain Portfolio Management Office, you'll play a key role in shaping how initiatives are defined, prioritised and delivered, partnering closely with colleagues across supply chain and the wider business.

In this role, you'll bring structure and clarity to change. You'll work alongside supply chain leaders and cross‑functional teams to understand current processes, explore future ways of working and clearly articulate what good looks like. From facilitating workshops and documenting requirements to analysing 'as is' and 'to be' processes, your work will directly support better decision making and more effective delivery of supply chain initiatives.

You'll also contribute to the development and consistent use of business analysis standards, tools and ways of working within the PMO. This means using clear visual models, data analysis and structured documentation to track progress, manage change and support adoption of new processes. At times, you'll support or lead user acceptance testing and help ensure solutions land well within the business, delivering tangible benefits rather than theoretical improvements.

This role will suit someone with strong experience in business analysis and process improvement, within a supply chain or operational environment. You'll be comfortable applying methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, confident facilitating workshops with a wide range of stakeholders, and skilled at translating complex activity into clear, actionable insight. Strong analytical capability, attention to detail and the ability to build trusted relationships are essential, particularly in a global, matrixed organisation.

In return, you'll join a collaborative, forward‑thinking supply chain community where your expertise will be valued and your contribution visible. The role offers hybrid working, exposure to UK and international stakeholders where required, and the opportunity to grow your influence as part of a team focused on continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

If you're looking for your next step as a Business Analyst and want to work on meaningful supply chain change that delivers real operational value, we'd love to hear from you.

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