Network Strategy Analyst

Dunelm; Leicester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunelm is seeking a data-driven professional to join our supply chain analytics team in Stoke. You will model and analyse network strategies, forecast capacity and evaluate distribution and transport options to improve service levels and reduce costs.

The role emphasizes building dashboards, communicating insights to stakeholders, and partnering with multiple functions to drive continuous improvement and future growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, logistics, network planning or a similar analytical environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data and identify insights.
• Advanced Excel and experience with analytical tools like Power BI or SQL.
• Good understanding of warehouse operations, transport networks and fulfilment processes.

Responsibilities

• Support development and continuous improvement of our supply chain network strategy through detailed analysis and modelling.
• Conduct network modelling and scenario analysis to evaluate distribution, fulfilment and transport strategies.
• Analyse operational and commercial data to identify opportunities to improve network performance and cost.
• Support strategic network design projects with data collection, forecasting and recommendations.
• Develop capacity forecasts and analyse growth plans for long-term planning.
• Monitor network utilisation and identify capacity constraints across warehouse and transport operations.
• Create reports, dashboards and performance metrics showing key network trends.
• Produce financial, operational and sensitivity analyses to support business cases and investments.
• Evaluate automation solutions and emerging fulfilment technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate assumptions and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Present analytical findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and transformation initiatives for future growth.

Skills

Supply chain

Logistics

Network planning

Business analytics

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Forecasting

Modelling

Scenario analysis

Data reporting

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Automation awareness

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Salary: £47,000 - 87,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience in supply chain, logistics, network planning, business analytics or a similar analytical environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and identify actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using analytical tools such as Power BI, SQL or similar platforms.
• A good understanding of warehouse operations, transport networks and fulfilment processes.
• Experience building forecasts, models, business cases or scenario-based analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to analysing data and drawing conclusions.
• The ability to communicate complex information in a simple and engaging way to a variety of stakeholders.
• Confidence working across functions and building effective relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• A proactive mindset, with a passion for continuous improvement and finding opportunities to enhance performance.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies, automation and future supply chain trends.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical recommendations that deliver business value.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the development and continuous improvement of our supply chain network strategy through detailed analysis and modelling.
• Conducting network modelling and scenario analysis to evaluate distribution, fulfilment and transportation strategies.
• Analysing operational and commercial data to identify opportunities to improve network effectiveness, service and cost performance.
• Supporting strategic network design projects with data collection, analysis, forecasting and recommendations.
• Developing capacity forecasts and analysing business growth plans to support long-term planning.
• Monitoring network utilisation and identifying potential capacity constraints across warehouse and transport operations.
• Creating reports, dashboards and performance metrics that provide visibility of key network trends and performance indicators.
• Producing financial, operational and sensitivity analysis to support business cases and investment decisions.
• Supporting evaluations of automation solutions, emerging technologies and innovative fulfilment models.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across the business to validate assumptions and translate insights into practical recommendations.
• Presenting analytical findings clearly and confidently to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and transformation initiatives that support the future growth of the business.

Technologies:

• Excel
• Support
• Network
• Power BI
• SQL

More:

We are Dunelm, a leader in the UK homewares market with over 200 stores across the country and a successful online operation. We offer over 60,000 products and a wide range of benefits, including competitive pay, 25 days annual holiday plus your birthday off, generous product discounts, salary advance, development opportunities, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension contributions, ShareSave, continuous training and coaching, wellbeing support, colleague networks and a paid charity day off. We are committed to inclusion, accessibility and wellbeing, and we provide a collaborative environment with opportunities to grow your career. This role is based in Stoke, United Kingdom.

last updated 36 week of 2026