Supply Chain Analyst

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst. The role requires managing suppliers, overseeing inventory, and analyzing data to support decision-making within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Opportunities for progression and a hybrid work model are available, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Background in inventory, transport, or supply chain planning.
• Ability to communicate confidently and analyze data for decision-making.
• Attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers and oversee material delivery.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks.
• Ensure accuracy of supply chain data and inventory levels.

Skills

Data analytical and investigative skills

Relevant experience in material planning

Job description

REQ ID: 129143
JOB TITLE: Supply Chain Analyst
SALARY: £37,600 - £45,000
POSTING START DATE: 17/06/2025
POSTING END DATE: 01/07/2025
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, using 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.

This Supply Chain Analyst role helps manage a portfolio of suppliers to ensure sufficient parts for production requirements, identifying supply risks (domestic or global) with a view to mitigating where possible.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaise with suppliers to oversee material delivery in line with JLR's supply chain scheduling system (timing and quantity)
• Maintain integrity of the scheduling system data against business and supply base needs
• Oversee inventory levels for the supply chain against agreed budget targets
• Timely escalation and coordination of emerging supply risks to avoid business impact
• 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 the supply chain system schedules
• Coordinate the run-out of old/new component levels to support running changes

What You'll Need

It's key to have a background in inventory, transport, or supply chain planning, with the ability to communicate confidently, highlighting risks when observed. You should be able to interpret and analyze data to aid supply chain decision-making and risk mitigation, and produce complex reports. A logical approach and an eye for detail are essential.

This role offers future progression opportunities for those interested in supply process improvement.

Hybrid working is available; however, please note that we can only offer working one day a week from home.

Key Skills Required

• Data analytical and investigative skills
• Relevant experience in material planning and supplies to production within manufacturing or experience with supply chain/inventory planning systems
• Ability to maintain and interpret logistics data with a broad understanding of interfaces into vehicle platforms and plants

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture. Candidates requiring reasonable adjustments during recruitment are encouraged to discuss their needs with the recruiter. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and believe in people's ability to grow within their roles.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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At JLR, our people are at the heart of our business. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves and reach their full potential.