Local Stores Analyst

SSE plc; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Local Stores Analyst to optimise inventory across our Local Stores network. You will analyse trends, forecast needs and collaborate with customers, operations teams and contractors to improve stock availability and reporting.

Based in the UK, you will spend 50% of your time in Thatcham or Glasgow, with permanent, full-time employment and flexible first options. You’ll use Excel and Power BI to turn data into practical improvements that drive stock accuracy and efficient

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex data.
• Ability to identify trends and translate insight into practical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaborative working style.

Responsibilities

• Optimise inventory through effective replenishment and stock planning.
• Resolve stock and process issues through root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Support operational delivery through inventory management and stakeholder collaboration.
• Improve stock availability by proactively managing supply constraints and risks.
• Optimise stock distribution across regions to support uninterrupted operations.
• Drive and implement improvements to processes, reporting and performance.
• Support Local Stores and wider Supply Chain improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Data interpretation

Education

Data Analytics/Statistics related qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Base Location

You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations :Thatcham or Glasgow

Salary

£36,139 - £43,188 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern

Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The Role

As a Local Stores Analyst, you'll use data and insight to optimise inventory across our Local Stores network, ensuring stock is available where and when it's needed. Working with customers, operational teams and contractors, you'll analyse trends, improve forecasting, solve inventory challenges and identify opportunities to enhance processes and reporting.

Through depot visits and stakeholder engagement, you'll support continuous improvement initiatives that improve stock accuracy, availability and efficiency. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring fresh ideas, challenge existing ways of working and make a measurable impact on inventory performance and operational delivery across the business.

You will

• Optimise inventory through effective replenishment and stock planning.
• Resolve stock and process issues through root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Support operational delivery through inventory management and stakeholder collaboration.
• Improve stock availability by proactively managing supply constraints and risks.
• Optimise stock distribution across regions to support uninterrupted operations.
• Drive and implement improvements to processes, reporting and performance.
• Support Local Stores and wider Supply Chain improvement initiatives.

You will have

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends and translate insight into practical solutions. You will be self-motivated and confident taking ownership of challenges, managing priorities and driving issues through to resolution.

You will bring a continuous improvement mindset, with the confidence to challenge existing processes, influence stakeholders and drive positive change through data-led recommendations and innovative thinking.

Strong stakeholder engagement skills are essential, with the ability to understand requirements, build effective relationships and work collaboratively to deliver solutions that add value to the business.

You'll have proficiency in data analytics tools such as Excel and Power BI, with advanced Microsoft Office skills and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and technologies.

A qualification or accreditation in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics or a related discipline would be advantageous, but is not essential.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

Over 14,500 brilliant people work together to power change at SSE. Our Human Resources (integrated Services) teams help make sure they're getting and giving their best. They design the people strategies that make SSE a great place to work. And they empower our teams to meet the demands of our business today, and tomorrow.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

• Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships.
• Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service.
• Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme.
• As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.