Supply Chain Analyst

Here at Hobbycraft, we are looking for a Supply Chain Analyst  to join the team based at our Head Office in Christchurch. You will join us on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours. Our core business hours are Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm but we have a flexible approach to start and finish times.

In return you will receive a competitive salary of £28,000 to £30,000 + pension with a 4% contribution, 25 days holiday increasing every year, 25% discount in our stores, hybrid working policy and many more!

Our hybrid working model is 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.

What can we offer our Supply Chain Analyst ?

• 25% Discount Card for Hobbycraft Stores and Haskins
• Free Onsite Parking
• EV Charging Point
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays with an increase each holiday year
• Birthday Day Off
• Hybrid Working
• Flexible start and finish times
• Company pension contribution – up to 4% contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme provide by Retail Trust
• Cash Health Plan with Health Shield
• Discount gym membership.

About the Supply Chain Analyst role:

The Supply Chain Analyst takes responsibility for managing their division’s performance versus availability KPI’s & Stock Budgets. The analyst is expected to apply a commercial outlook to their decision making, to ensure that company sales are optimised and KPI’s are adhered to.

Strong working relations with key stakeholders should be built to enable the analyst to operate cross functionally and achieve results as part of a team. A proactive and problem-solving approach should always be adopted, alongside a resilient mind-set, to enable to the analyst to manage fast-changing priorities.

What we're looking for in our Supply Chain Analyst:

• 1-2 years’ experience in an Analyst or merchandiser role preferably within retail
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel experience
• Previous forecasting experience
• Able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of working within a fast-paced environment
• Analytical, organized and with an attention to detail
• Previous forecasting experience (desirable)
• Excellent IT Skills, including Excel are required
• Positive and resilient in outlook
• Strong communicator
• Experience of delivering on KPI’s

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, click 'Apply' now to be considered as our Supply Chain Analyst - we'd love to hear from you!