Supply Chain Analyst

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business in Greater Manchester is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to ensure product availability and minimize waste. Responsibilities include managing stock levels, analyzing sales data, and supporting demand forecasting. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, experience with advanced Excel, and a background in supply chain management. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with various teams and contribute to operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel; Power BI experience desirable.
• Experience in supply chain, forecasting, or stock management.
• Ability to manage large datasets and present clear insights.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels to maintain service standards while minimising waste.
• Analyse sales, stock, and waste performance, providing actionable insights.
• Support demand forecasting and planning using sales data and customer inputs.
• Produce reports and dashboards (Excel, Power BI) for internal and customer use.
• Act as the primary supply chain contact for key customers.
• Collaborate with planning, logistics, commercial, and finance teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Job Description

Overview

I am seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to join a leading food manufacturing business in Greater Manchester. The role is central to maintaining product availability, minimising waste, and supporting customer supply chains through effective stock management, forecasting, and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels to maintain service standards while minimising waste.
• Analyse sales, stock, and waste performance, providing actionable insights.
• Support demand forecasting and planning using sales data and customer inputs.
• Produce reports and dashboards (Excel, Power BI) for internal and customer use.
• Act as the primary supply chain contact for key customers, supporting meetings with data and insights.
• Collaborate with planning, logistics, commercial, and finance teams to ensure operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel; Power BI experience desirable.
• Experience in supply chain, forecasting, or stock management.
• Ability to manage large datasets and present clear insights.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

If this role is of interest and you are keen to learn more, please apply via the link and I will contact you directly!