Job Description
Supply Chain Analyst / Tameside / £35-40,000 plus bonus / Permanent
We are working with an incredible, multi-faceted business in Tameside as they look to hire a Supply Chain Analyst to complete their team.
This innovative company strive to be the best at what they do, and they value, support and empower their team to do the same.
This is a high-performance culture and also one where employees have great fun and enjoy access to a wide variety of social events on a regular basis.
This varied role will provide the opportunity to work with teams from across the business (Sales, Procurement, Finance, and Operations) and will get involved with different projects and initiatives as the role develops.
The successful applicant will be responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts and managing supply plans for key suppliers within a fast-paced environment. Focusing on ensuring good product availability, accurate inventory management, and effective collaboration with suppliers.
The role:
• Produce demand forecasts.
• Report on demand, inventory, and trackers.
• Monitor accuracy of forecast and recommend improvements.
• Highlight risks and opportunities relating to supply and demand issues/ constraints
• Create, manage, and process purchase orders
• Own and maintain purchase order books
• Monitor order status, follow up on delivery schedules, and proactively manage delays or issues.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.
• Contribute to strong working relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.
• Meet suppliers, present forecasts, performance metrics, and KPIs.
• Assist in identifying new suppliers
• Monitor stock levels to meet requirements and minimise excess
• Identify and resolve supply or data issues.
• Act as a key link between Supply Chain, Sales, Procurement, Finance, and Operations with a ‘One Team’ approach.
• Communicate supply risks, forecast changes, and performance insights to stakeholders.
• Support the manager in leading a small team
• Participate in procurement or supply chain process improvement
Skills and attributes:
• Ability to analyse data sets, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to identify issues within the supply chain and develop solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• An eye for details - ensuring accuracy in reporting and analysis when working with large data sets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Good/intermediate Microsoft Excel experience (pivot tables, formulas).
• Familiarity with invoices, purchase orders, credit notes, and supplier statements
• Working effectively as part of a team, often in a cross-functional capacity.
• Ability to manage your workload and prioritise effectively in order to meet deadlines
• Experience in sales strategy alignment, leading a team, or procurement project management.
• You should have a Growth Mindset and be ambitious
• You’ll need to enjoy working in a fast paced environment.
In return you’ll receive excellent benefits:
25 days holiday plus bank hols, life insurance, bonus scheme, Employee assistance Programme, fantastic inclusive social events, fabulous offices, reward scheme, health checks, health cash back scheme plus much more