Supply Chain Digital Analyst

Planet Pharma Group; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in the United Kingdom is seeking a Supply Chain Digital Analyst to strengthen digital maturity and efficiency across planning, inventory and service. In this hands-on role you’ll fuse data, systems knowledge and process improvement to deliver insights and support informed decisions.

You’ll work across supply chain and production teams, lead master data governance, build dashboards with Excel and Power BI, and apply automation and Lean methods to reduce waste and improve performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field.
• Experience in supply chain, production planning, procurement, logistics or manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and reporting ability using Excel, Power BI and data visualisation tools.
• Experience with master data management, data governance and ERP applications.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain supply chain master data governance across ERP and supporting systems.
• Develop dashboards and analytics tools for inventory, planning, capacity and supply chain performance.
• Use automation and AI-assisted tools to improve planning accuracy, operational efficiency and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Act as a key user for supply chain systems, supporting enhancements, testing, implementation and user training.
• Lead process mapping, standardisation, root cause analysis and continuous improvement across the end‑to‑end supply chain.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce waste and improve operational performance using Lean, continuous improvement and digital transformation methods.
• Support capacity reviews with Production during periods of constraint.
• Investigate shortages, excess inventory, forecast variance and service failures, recommending practical actions.
• Support monthly demand and supply reviews through analysis of planning data.
• Present clear findings and recommendations to supply chain, production and leadership stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Data visualisation

Data governance

MRP understanding

Lean / continuous improvement

Automation / AI tools

Supply chain analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management / analytics / business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Supply Chain Digital Analyst

Help strengthen the digital maturity, efficiency and effectiveness of a supply chain that supports the stable supply of products to customers. In this hands‑on role, you’ll combine data, systems knowledge and process improvement to deliver better insights, streamline operations and support informed decision‑making across the organisation.

Overview

You’ll work across supply chain and production teams to improve master data, analytics, business processes and systems. You’ll contribute to digital transformation initiatives while supporting performance across planning, inventory, capacity, service and supply.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain supply chain master data governance across ERP and supporting systems.
• Develop and improve dashboards, analytics tools and digital solutions covering inventory, service, planning, capacity and supply chain performance.
• Use automation and AI‑assisted tools to improve planning accuracy, operational efficiency and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Act as a key user for supply chain systems, supporting enhancements, testing, implementation and user training.
• Lead process mapping, standardisation, root cause analysis and continuous improvement across the end‑to‑end supply chain.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce waste and improve operational performance using Lean, continuous improvement and digital transformation methods.
• Support capacity reviews with Production during periods of constraint.
• Investigate shortages, excess inventory, forecast variance and service failures, recommending practical actions.
• Support monthly demand and supply reviews through analysis of planning data.
• Present clear findings and recommendations to supply chain, production and leadership stakeholders.

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business analytics, business, operations management, engineering, pharmacy, life sciences or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience in supply chain, production planning, procurement, logistics or manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and reporting capability using Excel, Power BI and data visualisation tools.
• Experience with master data management, data governance and digital supply chain or ERP applications.
• Understanding of MRP, supply chain planning, inventory control and process optimisation.
• Practical experience with process mapping, Lean or continuous improvement methodologies.

Nice‑to‑Have

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, healthcare or FMCG manufacturing.
• SAP experience.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and GMP/GDP requirements.
• Familiarity with procurement and supplier management practices.
• Experience using Microsoft Power Apps and related tools.

If you’re ready to turn supply chain data and processes into meaningful operational improvements, we’d be pleased to hear from you.