Supply Chain Analyst

Lorien; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain consultancy is seeking a Supply & Demand Analyst for an 8-month hybrid contract in Southampton. In this role, you'll support supply chain planning and analytics, focusing on identifying trends and risks to inform decision-making. You will work independently on complex problems and collaborate with various stakeholders. This position offers the chance to join a structured supply chain analytics team while contributing valuable insights to a large organization. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply & Demand Planning within a supply chain environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Experience in a matrixed or consulting-style environment.
• Clear communication of insights.

Responsibilities

• Analyze trends, risks, and opportunities in supply and demand planning.
• Apply supply chain analytics for forecasting and planning activities.
• Solve complex supply chain problems with data-driven solutions.
• Work independently with moderate guidance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain processes.

Skills

Supply & Demand Planning

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Supply & Demand Analyst

Contract Length: 8 months

Location: Southampton (Hybrid – 1–3 days onsite per week)

Rate: £45 per hour (Umbrella)

Working Hours: 7 hours per day

About the Role

We are seeking a Supply & Demand Analyst to support supply chain planning and analytics activities within a fast-paced, enterprise environment. This role sits within Supply Chain Analytics (P1) and focuses on Supply and Demand Planning, requiring strong analytical capability and the ability to solve increasingly complex problems with minimal supervision.

You will work primarily with internal teams, with some interaction with clients and senior stakeholders, contributing to high-quality insights that support supply chain decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform supply and demand planning analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Apply supply chain analytics to support forecasting, planning, and optimisation activities.
• Analyse and solve complex supply chain problems, recommending data-driven solutions.
• Work independently on assigned tasks, with moderate guidance on new initiatives.
• Support or oversee small work efforts or teams, as required.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity in reporting and analysis outputs.
• Collaborate with peers, management, and occasional client stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain processes.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in Supply & Demand Planning within a supply chain environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal daily supervision.
• Experience working in a matrixed or consulting-style environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain insights clearly.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model and flexible with rotational shifts.

Why Apply?

This is a strong opportunity to join a structured supply chain analytics team on a long-term contract, offering hybrid working, exposure to complex planning challenges, and the chance to contribute meaningful insights within a large-scale organisation.