Supply Chain Analyst

Pets at Home; Greater Manchester, Cheadle; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to enhance their logistics and distribution operations. This pivotal role involves monitoring supply chain performance, ensuring data accuracy, and identifying improvement opportunities. The ideal candidate will leverage their analytical skills to produce insightful reports and support the implementation of advanced supply planning solutions. With a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment that values diversity and innovation. If you're ready to make an impact in a collaborative setting, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Practical understanding of logistics and supply chain operations.
• Comfortable with numbers, statistics, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily checks and produce KPI reports for supply chain performance.
• Identify trends and proactively highlight risks and opportunities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Logistics Understanding

SQL

Python

PowerQuery

Tools

Relex

SQL

Python

PowerQuery

Job description

Supply Chain Analyst

Permanent role, full time, 39 hours a week

Hybrid (currently 3 days office, 2 days from home)

Will be expected to provide weekend cover between 7am and 10am as agreed with other team members

Salary: £28-33 per annum + benefits

Reporting to: Head of Demand and Fulfilment transformation

About the Role

The Supply Chain Analyst supports the wider supply chain and distribution teams by enabling ongoing monitoring of the network’s performance and supporting the identification of improvement opportunities. Following significant investments in Pets at Home’s supply chain, including a transition to a new distribution centre and the implementation of the AI supply planning platform (Relex), accuracy and timeliness of data have become crucial. A key part of this role is to ensure high-quality data inputs and monitor outputs.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily checklists, conduct periodic checks of data inputs, and produce KPI reports focused on supply chain and logistics.
• Identify patterns and trends from data and insights, proactively highlighting risks and opportunities to team members.
• Assist Relex Super Users with daily system operations, minor enhancements, and testing.
• Provide daily monitoring, including weekend coverage, and support during system failures to minimize disruptions.
• Act as a trusted expert and guardian of supply chain processes.
• Respond to internal queries regarding product availability and stockholding.
• Ensure adherence to established standards and procedures through training and monitoring.
• Support initiatives to improve people, processes, and systems, from evaluation to ongoing maintenance.

Key Relationships

Supply Chain, Logistics, Visual Merchandising, Buying, IT, Relex

Role-specific Competencies

Analytical and problem-solving skills, results-driven, self-organized with the ability to plan and achieve objectives

Experience and Skills Required

• Practical understanding of logistics and supply chain operations
• Comfortable with numbers, statistics, and technology
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of Relex or similar supply chain planning solutions is desirable
• Ability to handle data sources via SQL, Python, or PowerQuery is advantageous

Pets see people equally, valuing diversity and inclusion. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if their skills and experience do not perfectly match the requirements, if they believe they can contribute through their values and behaviors.

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