Supply Chain Analyst

Your new company Aleading organisation within a fast-paced manufacturing environment are seekinga Supply Chain Analyst to join its team. You will be part of a collaborativesupply chain function focused on improving inventory accuracy, strengtheningplanning processes and supporting operational efficiency. The business offers adynamic setting where data-driven decision-making and cross-functional workingare central to success.s.

Your new role As a Supply ChainAnalyst, you will play a key role in driving inventory optimisation andimproving master data accuracy to support MRP and planning activities. You willanalyse usage, consumption trends and customer forecasts to establish effectiveinventory policies and reordering processes, ensuring these can be reviewed andrefined over time. You will take ownership of developing structured processes,documenting decision points and maintaining master templates to support ongoingdata governance and change tracking.

In this role, you willmonitor stock levels and aged inventory, identifying slow-moving or obsoletestock and supporting actions to address it. You will work closely withproduction scheduling to validate work in progress and help prioritisemanufacturing activity, while also liaising with customer services, suppliersand internal stakeholders to manage supply risks and expedite purchase orderswhere needed. A key part of your work will involve extracting, analysing andpresenting data, alongside conducting root cause analysis to address stockdiscrepancies and process inefficiencies.

What you'll need to succeed To succeed as a SupplyChain Analyst, you will bring experience in a similar supply chain, inventoryor planning role, with a strong understanding of ERP or MRP systems and dataenvironments. You will have solid analytical capability, with the ability tointerpret data, identify trends and translate findings into practical actions.Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills are essential, along with the abilityto present information clearly through reports or presentations.

You will be awell-organised and detail-focused individual, comfortable managing competingpriorities in a fast-paced environment. Effective communication is important,as you will work closely with stakeholders across operations, production andsupply chain. A proactive approach, strong problem-solving skills and theability to work independently while contributing to a wider team are key tothis role.

What you'll get in return This role is offeredinitially as a six-month temporary contract with a strong likelihood ofbecoming permanent. You will work 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, withina structured and supportive environment. The position offers a competitivehourly rate of up to £27.16 per hour, depending on experience.

In addition, you willgain valuable exposure to a broad range of supply chain activities, frominventory management and MRP planning to cross-functional collaboration acrossoperations. This is an opportunity to develop your expertise in a data-drivensupply chain role while contributing directly to process improvement andoperational performance.

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