Strategic Supply Chain Analyst (Defence)

CIPS; Stockport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Half-day Friday

Life assurance

Sick pay scheme

EAP

Additional holidays

Wellbeing program

Cycle-to-work

On-site parking

EV charging points

Job summary

KNDS UK is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Analyst to optimise performance, enhance data visibility, and ensure timely, cost‑effective delivery of materials for Boxer and Bridges projects. You will work with procurement, logistics and production to align with schedules and contractual obligations.

The role demands strong analytical skills, Excel, SAP and Power BI proficiency, plus clear communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in supply chain analysis, ideally within a manufacturing or defence environment.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, SAP, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Analyse supply chain data to identify risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain project KPI dashboards to monitor performance, lead times, inventory levels, and supplier reliability.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and production teams to ensure alignment with project timelines and contractual obligations.
• Support demand planning and forecasting activities using historical data, project schedules, and supplier input.
• Monitor and report on supplier performance, including delivery accuracy, quality issues, and responsiveness.
• Assist in the implementation and enhancement of SAP tools and processes to improve data accuracy and reporting.
• Contribute to process mapping and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and project managers to support decision‑making and governance.
• Ensure compliance with defence industry standards, export controls, and KNDS policies.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

KNDS UK is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Analyst to optimise performance, enhance data visibility, and ensure timely, cost‑effective delivery of materials for Boxer and Bridges projects. You will work with procurement, logistics and production to align with schedules and contractual obligations.

The role demands strong analytical skills, Excel, SAP and Power BI proficiency, plus clear communication with stakeholders.