Local Stores Inventory Analyst - Data-Driven Optimisation

SSE; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP & 24/7 counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE is seeking a Local Stores Analyst to optimise inventory across the Local Stores network, ensuring stock is available where and when needed. You will analyse trends, forecast accuracy and identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.

Through depot visits and stakeholder engagement, you’ll support continuous improvement initiatives that boost stock accuracy, availability and efficiency across the business.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex data.
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills to build effective relationships.
• Proficiency with data analytics tools such as Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

Excel & Power BI

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

SSE is seeking a Local Stores Analyst to optimise inventory across the Local Stores network, ensuring stock is available where and when needed. You will analyse trends, forecast accuracy and identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.

Through depot visits and stakeholder engagement, you’ll support continuous improvement initiatives that boost stock accuracy, availability and efficiency across the business.