Supply Chain Analyst

Job Title: Supply Chain Analyst - Devices

Oxford Nanopore Technologies, headquartered at the Oxford Science Park outside Oxford, UK, with satellite offices across the US, APAC, and Europe, is seeking a highly motivated Supply Chain Analyst - Devices. This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced & dynamic environment.

About Oxford Nanopore

We employ experts across various fields, including nanopore science, molecular biology, informatics, engineering, electronics, manufacturing, and commercialization. Led by CEO Dr. Gordon Sanghera, our management team has a proven track record of delivering disruptive technologies. Our sequencing platform is unique, providing real-time analysis from pocket to population scale, capable of analyzing native DNA or RNA, and sequencing any fragment length to achieve short to ultra-long reads. Our goal is to enable the analysis of any living thing, by anyone, anywhere!

Role Overview

You will report to the Supply Chain Manager and work collaboratively across the business with key process partners. Your primary responsibility is to convert the finished goods demand plan and forecast into actionable production schedules, ensuring the right flow of materials to meet sales orders on time and in full.

Key Responsibilities

1. Create and implement production schedules for Devices, maintaining inventory buffers within agreed ranges.
2. Collaborate with internal partners to understand business requirements and develop clear, executable production plans.
3. Deliver weekly production status reports for key meetings.
4. Raise purchase requisitions/orders, process work orders, and reconcile invoices.
5. Support change management for new product introductions, including updates to parts, bills of materials, and costs on ERP and inventory systems.
6. Identify and escalate concerns impacting customers or business needs.
7. Manage buffer stock using Demand Driven Materials Requirement Planning.
8. Proactively manage inventory with key partners to reduce aged or obsolete stock.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience in a regulated and non-regulated manufacturing environment with extensive supply chain and scheduling expertise. Strong understanding of BOMs, routings, manufacturing processes, MRP/ERP systems (preferably AX Dynamics 365), and operations.

Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative with a flexible approach to changing priorities. Detail-oriented, accurate, and capable of working under pressure. Excellent interpersonal communication skills to engage at all levels. Driven to enable solutions and implement best practices. Commercial awareness and experience in purchasing new products. Certifications such as APICS/CIPS/ASCM or similar are preferred.

Benefits

Join our rapidly expanding business and enjoy excellent benefits, including healthcare, pension contributions, private healthcare, attractive bonuses, and a competitive salary. Our beautiful, landscaped campus with water features and a lake offers a wonderful working environment.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to utilize your skills in a meaningful way, apply today!