Logistics & Supply Chain Analyst

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Co-op as a Logistics and Supply Chain Data Analyst, playing a vital role in optimizing supply chain operations and influencing strategic decisions. This hybrid position offers opportunities to analyze data, automate reporting, and provide actionable insights to enhance efficiency and profitability.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on performance

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Subsidised onsite gym

Career development coaching and training

Wagestream access for financial management

24/7 emotional and practical support services

Qualifications

• Experience with large datasets and reporting.
• Ability to communicate to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive and adaptable to fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and automate reports for customer meetings.
• Provide insights to support growth projects and profitability.
• Produce reports and insights for Key Account Partners.

Skills

Data Analysis

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Job description

Logistics and Supply Chain Data Analyst

£35,000 - £40,000 plus great benefits (work level 6a)

hybrid/remote – in this role, you’ll work in a hybrid way between home and the Scunthorpe or Manchester office when needed. To find out more about our hybrid working policy visitcolleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy

We’re looking for a Logistics and Supply Chain Data Analyst to join Co-op Wholesale,where we support over 4,000 convenience stores across the UK.We’re entering our next exciting phase of growth, and with that, we've got new opportunities emerging across Co-op Wholesale, like this one.

In this role, you will work closely with the Retail Sales team, providing detailed reports onservice levels, value programs, andSLA/KPI performance as part of key contract agreements with our major account partners. Your insights and analysis will directly influence strategic decision-making and contribute to the continued growth and success of the business.

We’re looking for someone who thrives on variety — you’ll be analysing and automating reports for monthly customer meetings, uncovering trends, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Your work will be instrumental in optimising supply chain efficiency and supporting the business’s long-term strategic goals.

What you’ll do

• Provide insights and data to support growth projects, helping to reduce costs and improve overall profitability of Co-op Wholesale.
• Deliver insights to enhance service and value to members, ensuring the right balance between service quality and cost efficiency.
• Respond quickly to data and analytical requests, enabling fast and informed decision-making.
• Produce regular reports and data insights to support contractual agreements with Key Account Partners.
• Identify opportunities to automate data outputs and provide clear insights into what the data reveals.
• Communicate findings through a clear and engaging narrative that effectively shares the story behind the data.

This role would suit people who have

• Relevant analytical experience with experienced in analysing large datasets from various systems and sources to generate actionable insights and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to report to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including third parties.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Ability to multitask, stay proactive and agile, and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Why Co-op?

Here you’ll do work that matters. We’re a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you’ll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You’ll also get a package that includes:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Wagestream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Grocery Aid – 24/7 access to a range of emotional, financial, and practical support services for you and your family

Building an inclusive work environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we’ll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion atcolleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing .

Please note Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this role

We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.