Inventory Process Analyst

KP Snacks; Kegworth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack company is seeking an Inventory Process Analyst to ensure aligned systems across teams, manage inventory processes, and drive continuous improvement. The role involves creating SOPs, delivering training, and collaborating with teams to enhance operational efficiency and data accuracy. This position offers robust healthcare support, a competitive annual bonus, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare support

Pension plan with contribution matching

25 days holiday plus options to buy more

Access to online benefits and wellbeing tools

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to work with data, systems, and interfaces.
• Experience in inventory management and process improvement.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain SOPs and training guides for inventory processes.
• Deliver system training for new starters in the KP Order Management team.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth order flow and resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

JDE

Autostore

Job description

We're looking for an Inventory Process Analyst to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. You'll play a key role in making sure our systems and processes are aligned across KP Snacks and DHL, helping us maintain accurate inventory and smooth operations. From training new starters to improving how we manage stock and customer claims, you'll be the go‑to person for making sure everything runs like clockwork. You'll work closely with teams across our sites, Order Management and DHL to keep things flowing and spot opportunities to do things better.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining clear, user-friendly Standard Operating Procedures and training guides for inventory processes, ensuring consistency across teams and systems
• Delivering system training for new starters in the KP Order Management team, helping them build confidence and capability from day one
• Working with KP site Super Users to monitor system usage, identify gaps and drive continuous improvement in JDE and Autostore processes
• Collaborating with DHL and KP teams to ensure smooth order flow, resolve operational issues and improve alignment between systems and warehouse operations
• Leading monthly reviews with Credit Control to analyse trends in customer claims, escalating root causes and working with Commercial and Finance to drive resolution
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with data, systems and interfaces - including ERP platforms like JDE and Autostore
• Experience in inventory management and process improvement, with a proactive approach to identifying and solving issues
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex problems clearly and build strong relationships across teams
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence stakeholders to drive change and embed best practice
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining data integrity, system accuracy and operational efficiency

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We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion. We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.

What's in it for you?

We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer:

• Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement
• Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care
• KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
• 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more
• KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more