Supply Chain Analyst

Weleda (UK) Ltd; Shipley; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading natural cosmetics company based in Shipley is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to enhance demand planning processes. The successful candidate will analyze sales forecasts, communicate production plans, and optimize stock control for new product launches. They will ensure timely reporting and coordination between departments. Applicants should have experience in demand planning and data analytics, along with strong communication skills. Competitive salary of £30,000, with 36 days holiday and attractive employee benefits offered.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan + EAP; death in service.

Generous staff discount on products.

5 Green days for co-workers.

Qualifications

• Experience in demand planning or production planning.
• Experience in data analytics and reporting.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills.
• Highly numerate and proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Excel essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales forecasts and update production plans to ensure timely production of stock.
• Ensure production demands are updated for material and packaging changes.
• Liaise with production management and commercial teams.
• Generate Stock Valuation, Expiring Stock, and Sales Forecast Accuracy reports.
• Track New Product Development launches and analyse performance trends.

Skills

Demand planning

Data analytics

Strong communication

Excellent numeracy

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excel proficiency

Job description

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales forecasts and update production plans to ensure timely production of stock.
• Ensure production demands are updated to reflect real‑time changes in materials and packaging which may affect the lead time to manufacture stock.
• Liaise closely with the production management team to capture finite planning constraints and/or material or packaging availability concerns.
• Ensure production plans are communicated back to the commercial team where stock cover or planned promotions are at risk, with an outlook of at least 12 months in advance.
• Generate Stock Valuation, Expiring Stock and Sales Forecast Accuracy reports and present to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Update and analyse trends in the Supply Chain Metrics Dashboard.
• Generate and analyse S&OP data and report to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Responsible for company‑wide weekly communication of stock levels.
• Handle queries on stock coverage/availability for any unplanned opportunities which may arise.
• Attend weekly commercial and production meetings to ensure effective communication flows between departments.
• Track New Product Development launches from concept to sale, analysing performance trends and controlling stock transfers.
• Assist with item set‑ups including key packaging data and work closely with sustainability reporting teams to ensure good data and timely reporting.
• Liaise with the Warehouse Manager on gifting requirements, packaging and stock availability for Christmas and all year‑round gifting activities.
• Liaise with D2C and marketing teams on ad‑hoc promotional activities to ensure they are captured within forecasts and ensure product availability.

Qualifications

• Experience in demand planning or production planning.
• Experience in data analytics and reporting.
• Strong communication and inter‑personal skills.
• Highly numerate and proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Excel essential.

About Weleda and the role

Weleda is exceptional – just like our people. Where exceptional people make a meaningful impact. As the world leader in certified natural cosmetics and remedies, we are pioneers in sustainability, committed to protecting our planet’s beauty and diversity. This new Supply Chain Analyst role is essential to deliver efficient and effective Weleda UK demand planning, optimising stock control and just‑in‑time planning. Analysing new product development progressions and planning stock demands for new launches, analysing sales forecast accuracies and implementing control measures to maximise accuracy, minimise out‑of‑stock/over‑stock scenarios and streamline communication flows.

Remuneration and Benefits

Salary: £30,000, 36 days holiday per year, inclusive of bank holidays (pro‑rata)

• Healthcare cash plan + EAP; death in service.
• Generous staff discount on our amazing Weleda products from our shop.
• 5 Green days – we have a wonderful natural resource at The Field, and Green Days are a way of making use of our open space for the benefit of co‑workers.