Lead Analytics Manager - Supply Chain

Booker; Little Irchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK wholesaler is seeking a Lead Supply Chain Analytics Manager to shape their supply chain strategy. This role involves developing long-term plans, optimizing processes, and leading a team of analysts. Ideal candidates should have experience in supply chain analytics and be proficient in tools like Excel and SQL. Opportunities for career growth within a supportive team atmosphere are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain analytics, planning, or strategy.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools like Excel, SQL, and Python.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of long-term plans for supply chain network.
• Own and evolve reporting suite for performance metrics.
• Identify manual processes that can be automated.

Skills

Supply chain analytics

Analytical skills

Excel

SQL

Python

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Maths, or Business

Job description

As part of our continued focus on building a smarter, more agile supply chain, we’re excited to offer an opportunity for a passionate and forward-thinking colleague to step into the role of Lead Supply Chain Analytics Manager.

This is a high-impact role at the heart of Booker’s supply chain strategy, ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, driving innovation through data, and influencing long-term business outcomes. You’ll play a key role in shaping our network design, improving inbound capacity planning, and simplifying the systems and processes that underpin our operations.

Why Apply?

• Shape the future of Booker’s supply chain in a role with real strategic influence
• Work with a supportive and ambitious team that values innovation and continuous improvement
• Gain exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional projects
• Grow your career within the Tesco Group, with access to development opportunities and internal mobility

Strategic Network Planning

• Lead the development of long-term plans for our supply chain network, ensuring we’re set up to meet future demand efficiently
• Use data and scenario modelling to evaluate network utilisation and identify opportunities for optimisation
• Collaborate with logistics, commercial, and operational teams to align network design with business strategy

Reporting & Insight

• Own and evolve our reporting suite for inbound capacity, warehouse utilisation, and supplier performance
• Build dashboards and tools that provide clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders
• Help the business make smarter decisions by turning complex data into compelling business case

Automation & Simplification

• Identify manual processes that can be automated to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Work closely with IT and data teams to streamline data flows and reduce system complexity
• Lead the simplification of legacy tools and reporting platforms to improve usability and reduce duplication

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop a small team of analysts, fostering a culture of curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Act as a connector between supply chain, commercial, and technology teams
• Champion data-driven thinking across the wider Booker business

Experience in supply chain analytics, planning, or strategy—ideally within Booker, Tesco, or a similar environment

Strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools like Excel, SQL & Python

A track record of simplifying complex systems and driving automation

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

A collaborative mindset and a passion for making things better

Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., Supply Chain, Engineering, Maths, Business)

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [e-mail]

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk