Supply Chain Analyst – Data-Driven Defence Projects

Knds UK; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Half-day Friday

Life assurance

Sick pay scheme

EAP

Additional holidays

Wellbeing initiative

Cycle-to-work

On-site parking

EV charging

Job summary

KNDS UK in Stockport is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to optimise performance, enhance data visibility, and support timely, cost-effective delivery of materials for Boxer and Bridges projects.

You will work with procurement, logistics and production to drive operational excellence, develop KPI dashboards, and ensure compliance with defence standards. A strong analytical background, ERP experience and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• Extensive experience in supply chain analysis within manufacturing/defence environments.
• Strong analytical skills with Excel, SAP and data visualization tools (Power BI).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a project-driven setting.

Responsibilities

• Analyse supply chain data for Boxer and Bridges projects to identify risks and bottlenecks.
• Manage multiple planning metrics to support sustainable, production-driven supply chains.
• Develop KPIs dashboards to monitor lead times, inventory, and supplier reliability.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics and production to align with schedules and contracts.
• Support demand planning and forecasting using historic data and schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance including delivery accuracy and quality issues.
• Assist in SAP tool implementations to improve data accuracy and reporting.
• Contribute to process mapping and continuous improvement across supply chain.
• Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders and project managers.
• Ensure compliance with defence standards, export controls and KNDS policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

SAP

Power BI

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

KNDS UK in Stockport is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to optimise performance, enhance data visibility, and support timely, cost-effective delivery of materials for Boxer and Bridges projects.

You will work with procurement, logistics and production to drive operational excellence, develop KPI dashboards, and ensure compliance with defence standards. A strong analytical background, ERP experience and stakeholder engagement are essential.