Supply Chain Analyst

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to join their Materials Planning and Logistics (MP&L) team in Solihull. You will be responsible for ensuring efficient production operations by managing material delivery, liaising with suppliers, and maintaining inventory levels. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and experience in MRP/ERP systems. This role offers competitive salary and various benefits including performance bonuses and educational funding.

Benefits

Discounted car purchase

52 week maternity leave policy

Competitive pension

Performance-related bonus

Employee learning scheme

Comprehensive Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of problem solving.
• Ability to communicate to stakeholders at senior level.
• Experience or knowledge of project management and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure material delivery.
• Maintain inventory levels against budget targets.
• Drive supplier performance to meet delivery commitments.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Statistical ability

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Experience in material planning

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MRP / ERP systems

Job description

REQ ID: 130112

JOB TITLE: Supply Chain Analyst

SALARY: £37,600 - £42,000

POSTING START DATE: 15/01/2026

POSTING END DATE: 29/01/2026

LOCATION: Solihull

Working in Manufacturing at JLR, you'll be the hands‑on expert who brings innovation to life. You'll collaborate with a team of expert technicians and problem‑solvers and use cutting‑edge tools, facilities, and processes engineered together to build era‑defining vehicles that people across the world know and love. Your expertise will directly impact the shaping of modern luxury. Together, let's create the exceptional.

At JLR Solihull, the MP&L (Materials Planning and Logistics) team plays a critical role in ensuring smooth production and delivery operations. Their responsibilities span the entire supply chain, from supplier coordination to final vehicle delivery.

Why MP&L Is Vital in JLR?

• Minimizes production downtime by ensuring material availability.
• Reduces logistics costs through efficient transport and inventory strategies.
• Supports lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improves customer satisfaction by ensuring timely vehicle delivery.
• Handle inventory accuracy.

What to Expect

A core function within MP&L Team is the Release & Follow‑Up team, playing a pivotal role in ensuring that materials and components are delivered on time and in the correct quantities to support uninterrupted production. As part of this role you will:

• Liaise with internal and external key stakeholders to ensure material is delivered on time in full, through proactive risk detection and collaborative problem solving.
• Maintain integrity of CMMS schedule content against business and supply base needs.
• Manage inventory levels for the supply chain against agreed budget targets.
• Drive suppliers and cross‑functional support areas to deliver supply solutions and recovery activities during distressed supply situations.
• Request stock checks to validate all suspected stock inaccuracies. Ensure appropriate inventory adjustments are made to protect accuracy of CMMS schedules.
• Drive supplier performance through corporate systems (SPEEDY) to penalise vendors failing to meet delivery commitments.
• Manage effective run‑out of old level/introduction of new level components to support running changes inclusive of obsolete parts disposal process within agreed timeframe (SSDS).

What You’ll Need

You’ll have demonstrable experience of problem solving, with the ability to communicate to stakeholders at a senior level. You’ll have strong analytical skills and statistical ability and be able to read and produce complex reports to ensure data can be transferred into timely + informed information to help make key business decisions. Working experience of MRP / ERP systems would be a significant advantage.

You’ll have experience or knowledge of project management and process improvement. You’ll be an individual who is results driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment. You’ll be an effective team player who supports team members.

• Strong Analytical and Investigation skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Good communication skills (written & verbal) with ability to use own initiative.
• Must have a thorough logical approach to issues, with high attention to detail.
• External & Internal Stakeholder Management.
• Relevant previous experience of material planning or Automotive Industry.
• Previous experience of Project Management/ Co‑ordination.

Benefits

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you'll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available.
• A competitive pension
• A JLR company performance‑related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning.
• Access to open, employee‑led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you're unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role - but you're interested in where it could take you - we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role - it's what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

#WEAREJLR

At JLR we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work, and reach their full potential.