Weleda is exceptional – just like our people. Where exceptional people make a meaningful impact. As the world leader in certified natural cosmetics and remedies, we are pioneers in sustainability, committed to protecting our planet's beauty and diversity. This new Supply Chain Analyst role is essential to deliver efficient and effective Weleda UK demand planning, optimising stock control and just in time planning. Analysing new product development progressions and planning stock demands for new launches. Analyse sales forecast accuracies and implement control measures to maximise accuracy, minimise out of stock/overstock scenarios and streamline communication flows.
The Role:
* Analyse sales forecasts and update production plans to ensure timely production of stock.
* Ensure production demands are updated to reflect real time changes in materials and packaging which may affect the lead time to manufacture stock.
* Liaise closely with the production management team to capture finite planning constraints and/or material or packaging availability concerns.
* Ensure production plans are communicated back to the commercial team where stock cover or planned promotions are at risk, with an outlook of at least 12 months in advance.
* Generate Stock Valuation, Expiring Stock and Sales Forecast Accuracy reports and present to the Supply Chain Manager.
* Update and analyse trends in the Supply Chain Metrics Dashboard.
* Generate and analyse S&OP data and report to the Supply Chain Manager.
* Responsible for Companywide weekly communication of stock levels.
* Handle queries on stock coverage/availability for any unplanned opportunities which may arise.
* Attend weekly commercial and production meetings to ensure effective communication flows between departments.
* Track New Product Development launches from concept to sale, analysing performance trends and controlling stock transfers.
* Assist with Item set ups including key packaging data and work closely with sustainability reporting teams to ensure good data and timely reporting.
* Liaise with the Warehouse Manager on gifting requirements, packaging and stock availability for Christmas and All Year Round Gifting activities.
* Liaise with D2C and marketing teams on adhoc promotional activities to ensure they are captured within forecasts and ensure product availability.
Your profile:
* Experience in Demand Planning or Production Planning
* Experience in Data Analytics and Reporting
* Strong Communication and Inter-personal Skills
* Highly numerate and proficient in tools of Microsoft Office.
* Excel essential
Closing date 30th January 2026 however, we reserve the right to close applications early if required
Salary: £30,000
Benefits
* 36 days holiday per year, inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata)
* Healthcare cash plan + EAP; death in service;
* Generous staff discount on our amazing Weleda products from our amazing shop
* 5 Green days (We have a wonderful natural resource at The Field, and Green Days are a way of making use of our open space for the benefit of co-workers.