Supply Chain Analyst

Advocate Group; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based company is seeking a highly organised Supply Chain Analyst to enhance their dynamic supply chain operations. This role involves developing supply plans, maintaining dashboards, and optimising inventory levels. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and a passion for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in supply chain, production planning, or a similar analytical role.
• Strong Excel skills and working knowledge of ERP/planning systems.
• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing, ideally food or beverage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage short- to mid-term supply plans.
• Maintain dashboards and KPIs for actionable insights.
• Optimise inventory levels through analysis of forecasts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

We are working with a leading UK-based company offering a diverse range of authentic World Food and Drink products, with a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

We are seeking a highly organised and analytical Supply Chain Analyst to join their team, supporting the effective operation of a dynamic supply chain through performance monitoring, data insights, and short-term production planning. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to play a key part in improving inventory management, forecasting, and factory supply planning across this leading international food business.

So, if you are a data-driven supply chain professional with a passion for continuous improvement then get in touch!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage short- to mid-term supply plans, ensuring material availability and minimising factory downtime.
• Maintain dashboards and KPIs to provide actionable insights and support S&OP and performance tracking.
• Optimise inventory levels through analysis of forecasts, orders, and seasonal trends, aligning stock with business needs.
• Lead two-month production planning for key product lines, coordinating with Procurement, Quality, and Production teams.
• Drive supply chain efficiency through process enhancements and cross-functional collaboration across the business objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in supply chain, production planning, or a similar analytical role.
• Strong Excel skills and working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP/planning systems.
• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing (ideally food or beverage).
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Please get in touch with Victoria Winter or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy

01616390080

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