Supply Chain Planning Business Analyst

E-Solutions; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A supply chain consultancy is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Business Analyst with 10-15 years of experience, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing. The role requires strong skills in demand forecasting, advanced planning systems, and excellent stakeholder management. This position is remote, contract-based, and offers flexibility in starting immediately.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in supply chain planning or business analysis.
• Proven experience working with advanced planning systems.
• Strong understanding of demand forecasting and inventory optimization.

Skills

Supply Chain Planning

Business Analysis

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP IBP

Oracle

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Job Title - Supply Chain Planning Business Analyst

Location - UK, Remote

Type - Contract (inside IR 35)

Start Date - ASAP

Job Description :-

Key Requirements:

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field; Master's preferred.

- 10-15 years of experience in supply chain planning or business analysis, preferably in FMCG, manufacturing, or retail.

- Proven experience working with advanced planning systems (e.g., SAP IBP, Oracle, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder).

- Strong understanding of demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and replenishment logic.

Technical & Functional Skills :-

- Excellent understanding of supply chain planning data models, including demand signals, lead times, safety stock logic, and ATP.

- Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau), SQL, and data warehousing concepts.

- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, and commercial teams.

Soft Skills :-

- Outstanding communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and business users.

- Comfortable presenting to and influencing senior analytics leaders.

- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Preferred Qualifications:-

- Experience in AI/ML-driven planning systems or working with data science teams to deploy predictive models.

- Exposure to digital transformation or supply chain analytics platforms.

- International experience working with multi-regional or global supply chains.

- Knowledge of S&OP maturity models and planning process benchmarks.