Supply Chain Analyst

The Work Shop Resourcing Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established retail supplier in the UK is seeking a commercial Supply Chain Analyst. This role involves maintaining product availability for key retail customers and managing inventory levels effectively. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in retail supply chains, excellent Excel skills, and a strong ability to communicate with high-street retailers. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Perkbox

Aviva Pension 5%

Free Parking

Staff Discounts

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a retail supply chain or B2B/B2R environment.
• Proven experience working closely with high-street retailers.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product availability for both internal operations and major retail customers.
• Manage inventory performance, ensuring optimal stock levels.
• Collaborate with key customers to support their sales performance.
• Forecast monthly demand for key lines based on customer insights.

Skills

Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups essential)

Direct-to-retail forecasting experience

Experience managing large SKU counts

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Are you a commercially minded Supply Chain Analyst with a passion for delivering outstanding product availability? Do you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment where customer service, accuracy, and collaboration are key? Our client is a well-established business in Poole— a trusted manufacturer, and supplier of high-quality products for over 30 years and known for their excellent customer service. They are seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to ensure product availability for key high-street customers while maintaining a lean, efficient stockholding across the business. This is a pivotal role that requires excellent forecasting capability, strong communication, and the ability to balance customer demand with smart inventory decisions.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain product availability for both internal operations and major retail customers
• Manage inventory performance, ensuring optimal stock levels while minimising excess
• Collaborate with key customers, supporting their sales performance through accurate forecasting and availability planning
• Work closely with our Far East office and suppliers to manage delivery schedules, expedite stock, and ensure timely replenishment
• Deliver range change excellence—exit old lines effectively and ensure new products launch on time
• Forecast monthly demand for key lines based on customer insights and sales expectation
• Prepare for promotional activity, balancing sales uplift with efficient stockholding
• Deliver exceptional customer service, maintaining proactive and clear communication at all times
• Identify excess stock and work with the Account Manager on commercial exit strategies
• Support the wider supply chain team with ad hoc tasks and projects

What Success Looks Like

• Hitting availability targets across all customers and internal operations
• Optimised inventory levels with reduced excess
• Strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
• Fast, accurate decision-making that considers both commercial impact and DC operations

What You’ll Bring

• Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups essential)
• Direct-to-retail forecasting experience
• Minimum 2 years in a retail supply chain or B2B/B2R environment
• Experience managing large SKU counts in a fast-moving retail environment
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload, and meet tight deadlines
• Proven experience working closely with high-street retailers and delivering a high standard of service

Our client works with major retail customers in a dynamic, fast-moving product environment. This role will allow you to be part of a supportive team where your ideas, insights, and ownership truly matter. Develop your career in a respected, customer-focused retail supply chain function offering a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for growth.

Office based 8.30 – 5 Monday to Thursday and 8.30 – 4 on a Friday.

Salary is £32 – 35K dependant on experience.

23 Days holidays, plus 8 Bank Holidays (increases to 28 after 5 years' service).

Benefits: Perkbox, Aviva Pension 5%, Free Parking, Staff Discounts, Life Assurance.