Supply Chain Analyst
A well-established and growing consumer products distributor is looking to appoint a Supply Chain Analyst to join their commercial supply chain team. Operating within a fast-paced product environment, this role will sit at the heart of purchasing, category and inventory planning - using data and forecasting to support smarter buying and stock decisions.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills who enjoys turning sales and product data into clear commercial insight. The position plays a key role in ensuring the right products are purchased, stocked and replenished at the right time to maximise sales and margin.
Key Responsibilities
Analyse sales performance against forecast, identifying risks and commercial opportunities
Produce category and product performance reporting covering rate of sale, sell-through, margin and stock turn
Develop sales forecasts using historical data, seasonality and trading patterns
Support the development of weekly sales, stock and intake (WSSI) planning
Forecast demand for both core product ranges and seasonal lines
Identify slow moving stock and overstock risks, recommending clearance or promotional activity
Support replenishment planning to ensure stock availability and minimise out-of-stock risk
Evaluate new product proposals using financial modelling including margin, sales potential and ROI
Provide data insight to support range reviews, pricing strategy and promotional planning
Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to improve planning visibility across the business
Work closely with purchasing, sales, marketing, operations and finance teams to support commercial decision making
Candidate Profile
Experience in an analytical role such as Supply Chain Analyst, Category Analyst, Demand Planner or Merchandise Analyst
Background ideally within retail, wholesale, FMCG or consumer goods environments
Advanced Excel and strong data analysis capability (Power BI or similar reporting tools advantageous)
Strong understanding of commercial metrics such as margin, stock turn, sell-through and forecasting
Able to interpret data and translate insights into practical commercial recommendations
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with seasonal trading peaks
Strong stakeholder communication skills and ability to present insights clearly
Desirable
Experience working with ERP systems or retail planning tools
Exposure to forecasting, inventory planning or WSSI processes