Manpower are currently seeking an interim Supply Chain Analyst, to work with our global FMCG client renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.
The position is based in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. This is a full-time temporary role to start ASAP and to run until the end of FEB 2027, requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £52,500 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.
JOB PURPOSE
The Supply Chain Analyst role is to ensure the effective management and supply of all SKUs within a designated business group. This role works closely with the business group planning team, sales, and order fulfilment to ensure that forecasted quantities are supplied in alignment with the phased forecast. The supply Chain Analyst plays a critical role in coordinating supply chain activities to optimize inventory levels, minimize stockouts, and maximize service levels for customers.
The Supply Chain Analyst proactively engages in order fulfilment activities, collaborating with the order fulfilment team to address demand changes and ensure timely deliveries. Additionally, this role identifies and implements process improvement opportunities to enhance the efficiency of stock management and overall supply chain performance. By ensuring product availability, the specialist supports business goals and contributes to an exceptional customer experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY DELIVERABLES
Operations & Systems
Supply Chain Analyst typically operate on a 0-14 day horizon.
S&OP
1. The Supply Chain Analyst work closely with planners to understand inventory levels and stock locations for SKUs in their
2. Active involvement in governance of AATP system. Responsible for working with CSP & Planning to determine business rules for their
3. The SAS is responsible for communicating decisions on business rules to relevant stakeholders in the business, and for transacting these rules in the
4. Communicate 0-14 day supply risks to relevant stakeholders in CD and supply
5. Point of contact for third parties (such as Elida) to administer business constraints in Unilever's ERP systems, and to communicate this to relevant supply chain stakeholders in Unilever as required by service level
6. Upload reason codes for service losses into AATP
Order to Deliver
7. Short-term decision maker on whether to override AATP business rules for live The SAS will use business insights and inventory / warehouse / demand data to make decisions on whether to release stock to an order or short a customer.
8. Responsible for running the Back Office Process (BOP) runs three times per day to ensure AATP information is live and contemporary.
Systems that a role holder would be expected to use or interpret includes but is not limited to - SAP,, PowerBI, MS Office, AATP.
Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
9. Expected to review service loss reason code allocation from planning and to hold them to account on accuracy of these allocations, such that accurate information is fed into continuous improvement
10. Work with CD and Supply Chain colleagues to tackle repeat service problems for which they get
11. Proactively communicate with CESs to ensure that AATP business rules are properly integrated with customer ordering behaviours, and to push for resolutions whereby this is not the
12. Continuously monitor KPIs such as stock availability rate and order cycle time to identify areas for improvement.
Third Party Communications & Relations
13. Liaise regularly with planning, sales, and order fulfilment teams to ensure alignment on stock availability and demand
14. Maintain open lines of communication with planning and sales partners to ensure timely replenishment and mitigate
15. Engage with the customer service team to address stock-related issues that affect customer orders and satisfaction.
16. Provide regular updates to relevant stakeholders on inventory performance and improvement
Point of contact for third parties such as Elida / Ice Cream to ensure that their business supply decisions are understood and managed as per TSA, maintaining the right level of confidentiality as per SLA.
Line Management & Coaching
17. Training & coaching for new SAS starters may be an expectation of this
18. This role may be expected to coach / educate others on AATP
Minimum Requirements
19. Proficiency in English &
20. Strong internal and external stakeholder
21. Excellent quantitative analytical
22. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to adapt style to influence
23. Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to think
24. The ability to stay calm & focused in fast-paced, high-pressure
25. Ability to manage time effectively and to plan
26. A proactive mindset, seeking to avoid problems before they
27. Comfortable holding others to account and in having challenging
28. Willing and able to travel to meet
29. A customer-focused mindset, seeking to exceed their expectations where
Ideal Requirements
30. Advanced skillset in Microsoft
31. Experience working with retail
32. Experience with SAP or other ERP
33. Experience working in logistics, planning or commercial
34. An understanding of basic financial / commercial measures and how supply chain roles can influence
35. A solid grasp of supply chain
Kingston working environment:
36. Contractors who are based at Kingston will be eligible to get free parking at a local carpark
37. There is a Unilever Staff Shop located on the Ground Floor next to the main entrance, where Contingent Workers can buy discounted Unilever products.
38. A canteen
39. A Gym is available for use on the Ground Floor (with subscription).
40. Facilities in the gym include cardiovascular equipment, resistance machines, spin bikes, free weights area, boxing equipment and a stretch/matted area. Classes are also available and can be booked directly with the Gym. Shower facilities are available in the changing rooms, along with hairdryers.
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