Supply Chain Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading UK company is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to enhance their dynamic supply chain operations. This role focuses on performance monitoring, data insights, and effective production planning, providing an excellent opportunity for a data-driven professional to improve inventory management and forecasting. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and experience in FMCG or manufacturing sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in supply chain or production planning.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage short- to mid-term supply plans.
• Maintain dashboards and KPIs for actionable insights.
• Drive supply chain efficiency through process enhancements.

Skills

Excel

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Supply Chain or Business

Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

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