Senior Forecasting Analyst

Ford & Stanley Recruitment; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Forecasting Analyst - Doncaster (Hybrid) - £35,000 p/year

The Situation
Ford & Stanley are currently partnered with one of the largest suppliers to the railway industry. They are looking to expand their Supply Chain Forecasting team as they have won a project to look after stock management for a key client. As part of the project, the Forecasting team will be managing stock and inventory flow operations on behalf of a major Transport industry client. The Senior FA will be responsible for interfacing closely with the client on all technical aspects relating to supply and forecasting and relaying the information and requirements back to the wider team.

The Opportunity
This is an opportunity for someone with a supply chain and forecasting background to work in a well varied, analytical yet client facing role. The incumbent will be responsible for being the technical interface with the client, delivering their expertise to work with the client, to ensure optimum and efficient stock levels are maintained.

Finer details of the role:

1. Work for one of the key suppliers to the rail industry
2. Be part of one of the fastest growing teams in the business
3. Exposure to various technologies and areas of supply chain / forecasting
4. Strong training & development opportunities - Lean processes/Sigma Training
5. Opportunities to upskill, for example with SQL

Essential Criteria
Good level of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or similar supply chain positions. Strong user of Excel. Strong communication skills - Experience working in client facing roles. Demonstrated experience making improvements to operations.

Location & Working Model
Doncaster Office
2-3 days in office per week

Salary
£35,000 p/annum

How to apply?
If you are interested in this position, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page (Dan, (phone number removed), ).

Likely Job Titles/Key Words
Material Controller, Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory, Forecast Analyst, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Stock Management

About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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