Supply Chain Analyst - Retail

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to ensure optimal stock availability for patients. This role involves managing supplier quotas, forecasting, and collaborating with various teams to resolve supply issues. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supply chain management and a degree-level education. The company offers a supportive environment with hybrid working options, competitive benefits, and a commitment to employee development. If you're passionate about improving supply chain processes and making a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Contributory pension

Discounted insurance

Discounted gyms

Employee assistance programme

In-house mental health support

Free onsite parking

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Social events throughout the year

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a commercial buying or supply chain role.
• Ability to analyze data and generate insightful reports.

Responsibilities

• Placing orders with manufacturers and suppliers.
• Collaborating with wholesalers on supply issues.
• Driving improvements to enhance availability.

Skills

Commercial buying experience

Supply chain management

Data analysis

MS Office proficiency

Problem-solving

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

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Location: Leeds, LS15 8GB (with hybrid working after completion of training)

Salary: Competitive Salary DOE, plus extensive benefits

Contract type: Permanent

Employment type: Full time

Working hours: 37.5 hours p/w (Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17:00)

About the role

The Supply Chain Analyst plays a key role in delivering class-leading availability to patients by ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time. Responsibilities include managing supplier quota levels, stockholding, and forecasting with suppliers.

What’s in it for you?

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Contributory pension
• Discounted insurance (Aviva)
• Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)
• Employee assistance programme
• In-house mental health support
• Free onsite parking
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Social events throughout the year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme* (subject to minimum earnings)
• Long service bonus
• Refer a friend bonus
• Blue light card
• Commitment to CPD/training
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Annual leave buy and sell scheme
• Discounts & exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds
• 25% discount on health & beauty purchases
• 25% discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services

Key responsibilities

• Placing orders with manufacturers and suppliers
• Proactively following up on purchase orders
• Investigating stock-related complaints and implementing corrective actions
• Reviewing stockholding through accurate min/max levels and non-moving stock analysis
• Driving improvements to enhance availability and reduce stock holding
• Collaborating with wholesalers and manufacturers on supply issues
• Working with clinical and customer service teams to manage out-of-stock medicines

Candidate requirements

• Extensive experience in a commercial buying or supply chain role in retail or supplier environment
• Degree level education or equivalent
• Numerate and IT literate, with experience in IT systems and quick learning ability
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel at an intermediate level
• Experience working with complex data and systems to improve supply chain processes
• Ability to analyze data and generate insightful reports
• Experience in planning and implementing supply optimization projects
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Experience in FMCG is preferred

Next steps

Please click apply. If shortlisted, we will contact you to arrange an interview. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will undergo a DBS check. Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.