Supply Chain Vendor Forecast Analyst

Your New Role: Forecast Review & Monitoring

Review forecast outputs for PTZ and Stock Held articles on an ongoing basis.

Spot and investigate trends, anomalies, and outliers in forecast and ordering behaviour.

Assess forecast performance with the goal of improving SMAPE accuracy.

Supplier Visibility (VFA)

Use forecast insights to help improve the quality and reliability of information suppliers see via VFA.

Identify forecast issues that may reduce supplier confidence or operational planning effectiveness.

System & Logic Improvement

Review and challenge DC ordering logic and related forecasting rules.

Recommend and support system changes based on evidence from forecast performance and data analysis.

Ensure recommended changes are measurable and aligned with improving forecast accuracy.

PTZ Supplier Focus

Review and optimise ordering and forecast drivers impacting PTZ suppliers.

Analyse store-level forecast patterns and their impact on DC and replenishment decisions.

Compliance & Standards

Apply knowledge of industry standards for forecasting practices.

Ensure forecast approaches and improvements support GSCOP compliance for forecast accuracy.

Data Handling & Coding

Work with large volumes of data to perform analysis, reconciliation, and validation.

Use coding skills to automate checks, generate insights, and improve reporting/analysis efficiency.

Maintain clear documentation of analysis methods, findings, and recommended actions.

Queries and Internal Stakeholder Engagement

Resolve supplier & internal queries: Investigate forecast-related exceptions, provide clear, evidence-based answers, and identify recurring root causes (PTZ and Stock Held focus).

Improve feedback methods & training: Enhance how feedback is captured/escalated and create/troubleshoot training materials to support understanding and adoption of forecasting changes via VFA.

Deliver governance reporting: Produce regular reporting on forecast performance (SMAPE), trends/outliers, query themes, and the impact of system changes, ensuring continuous improvement.

What Success Looks Like

Improved SMAPE accuracy through targeted analysis and effective system changes.

Reduced frequency of forecast issues caused by incorrect logic or overlooked outliers.

Increased supplier confidence through improved visibility and forecast reliability via VFA.

Demonstrable compliance with GSCOP expectations for forecasting accuracy.

About you

Strong understanding of forecasting best practices and performance measurement (including SMAPE).

Working knowledge of GSCOP compliance requirements related to forecast accuracy.

Good understanding of PTZ, Stock Held, and end-to-end forecast/order logic (DC ordering and store-level forecasting).

Coding ability to analyse large datasets and support automation (e.g., SQL and/or Python/R—specific tooling can be discussed).

Excellent attention to detail and ability to make recommendations backed by evidence.

Strong data analysis skills, including

Trend and outlier detection

Root-cause analysis of forecast variance

Ability to link data patterns to system logic and business impact

What You’ll get in Return

Salary starting from £48,225 rising to £52,930

12-month FTC

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working (changing to 1 day a week remote working from January 2027)

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

In office flexi-time

Full training provided

Pension scheme

Private employee medical insurance after 4 years

Company sick pay scheme

Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year

Long service rewards

Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs

Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)

*You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location

*Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.

If you’re looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!