Lead Analytics Manager – Supply Chain Transformation & AI Innovation

Booker; Little Irchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and drink wholesaler in the UK is seeking a Lead Analytics Manager to enhance supply chain through data and AI. You will architect data-driven strategies, manage a high-performing team, and implement automation processes. Ideal candidates have strong skills in SQL and Python, alongside a passion for innovation. Flexible working arrangements supported.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain analytics, strategy, or planning.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Architect the future of the supply chain using advanced analytics.
• Drive long-term planning using data simulations.
• Build dashboards that turn complex data into actionable insights.

Skills

SQL

Python

Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Modern data platforms

Job description

Overview

Ready to shape the future of supply chain through data, AI, and innovation?

At Booker, we’re building a smarter, faster, and more adaptive supply chain—and we’re looking for a visionary Lead Analytics Manager to drive that transformation. This is your opportunity to lead the charge in AI-powered decision making, automated planning, and data-led strategy across one of the UK’s most dynamic wholesale networks.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Network Design & Scenario Modelling: Architect the future of our supply chain using advanced analytics and predictive modelling.
• Drive long-term planning using data simulations to optimise capacity, cost, and service.
• Build powerful dashboards and tools that turn complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Influence senior stakeholders with compelling business cases rooted in evidence.
• AI, Automation & Digital Simplification: Lead the rollout of machine learning and intelligent automation across supply chain processes.
• Replace legacy systems with streamlined, tech-enabled solutions that scale.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Inspire and grow a high-performing analytics team.
• Act as the bridge between supply chain, commercial, and technology teams to embed data-first thinking.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain analytics, strategy, or planning—ideally in retail, wholesale, or FMCG.
• Strong command of SQL, Python, Excel, and modern data platforms.
• A track record of simplifying complexity and delivering automation.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A passion for innovation, transformation, and continuous improvement.

About Booker

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 recruitment at bookergroup.com

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