Average Supply Analyst salary in the UK

Successful FMCG retail business require a Supply Chain Analyst. Applicants need previous experience in a; supply chain, merchandising, demand planning, forecasting, logistics, purchasing, order management or sales order processing role and analytical skills. Are you a commercially minded Supply Chain, Planning, Merchandising, Forecasting, Purchasing or Logistics professional with a passion for delivering results and building strong partnerships? Look no further, my client are looking to hire a proactive and driven individual to join our team and take ownership of product availability and inventory performance for key customers. Specific duties of the Supply Chain Analyst include: Managing stock availability and performance to meet internal and customer targetsCollaborating with key customers and suppliers to ensure smooth, on-time stock replenishmentLeading range changes and supporting new product launchesForecasting demand monthly and planning for promotional eventsIdentifying and resolving issues that affect stock efficiency and customer satisfactionProviding outstanding customer service through clear and timely communicationSupporting the wider supply team with ad hoc tasks and analysis Supply Chain Analyst applicants should meet the following criteria: Previous experience in a; Supply Chain, Logistics, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Merchandising, Sales Order Processing, Order ManagementExperience within a FMCG or retail environment would be advantageousStrong IT skills - MS Excel, Power BI, or MRP, ERPPrevious experience with forecastingCommercial mindset with excellent communication and problem-solving skillsA relationship builder - both internally and externallyProactive, positive, and resilient

Office based in Poole, BH17My Poole based client has an exciting opportunity for a commercially aware Supply Chain Analyst to join their team.The Supply Chain team is a fast-paced environment, with continuous changing priorities, so you’ll need to be a quick thinker that can stay calm and level-headed dealing with high end customers. Being personable and be able to build rapport with both customers and the internal team in Poole in a key element of this role.The successful candidate will have strong IT skills, experience in Excel (pivot tables and v look up is a must) and will be able to display data ready for a blue-chip customer base.Job OverviewThe Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for managing product availability and stock levels for key customers alongside maintaining an efficient company stock holding. This role requires a commercially minded approach to decision-making, balancing customer needs with effective inventory management and consideration of distribution centre (DC) impacts.Success in this role depends on building strong, collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. A proactive mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities are essential to consistently meet customer expectations.KPIs• Achieve and maintain product availability targets for both internal operations and customer fulfilment • Effectively manage stock levels to optimise inventory performance and minimise excess • Work with our FE office and suppliers to manage delivery performance Key responsibilitiesCollaborate closely with key customers to maintain stock availability and support ongoing sales performanceLiaise with our Far East office and suppliers to expedite stock as needed and ensure timely replenishmentManage the range change process, working with customers to efficiently exit old stock while ensuring new products arrive in time for planned launchesMonthly forecasting of key lines in conjunction with customers expected requirementsPlan and prepare for promotional events, optimising sales whilst maintain efficient stock levelsConsistently deliver outstanding customer service, maintaining strong and effective communicationSupport the supply team with additional ad hoc tasks as requiredRegularly reviews divisional performance to identify lines with excess stock within the business. Work with the Account Manager to suggest possible exit solutionsKey Behaviours • Builds and maintains effective and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders • Takes a proactive approach in working with customers and is commercial in their decision-making process • Positive and resilient in their outlook • Adopts a problem solving approach • Strong, clear communication • Takes responsibility for their department KPIs and ensuring these are met • Identifies risks and opportunities and communicates these clearly and in a timely manner to line manager/stakeholdersExperience requiredExcellent IT skills, ability to work pivot tables and lookups is a minimum requirementPrevious forecasting experience is essentialAbility to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workloadPrevious supply chain experience in a fast-moving environment with multiple sku countMinimum of 2 years’ experience in a retail or BRB environmentThe role is office based, in Poole, 5 days a week, working hours 8.30 – 5 Monday to Thursday and 8.30 – 4 on a Friday.Benefits 23 Days holidays, plus 8 Bank Holidays (goes up to 28 after 5 years’ service)PerkboxAviva Pension 5%:5%1 Hour Lunch breakFree ParkingStaff Discounts Life AssuranceNice Aircon open plan office environment

My Poole based client has an exciting opportunity for a commercially aware Supply Chain Analyst to join their team.The Supply Chain team is a fast-paced environment, with continuous changing priorities, so you’ll need to be a quick thinker that can stay calm and level-headed dealing with high end customers. Being personable and be able to build rapport with both customers and the internal team in Poole in a key element of this role.The successful candidate will have strong IT skills, experience in Excel (pivot tables and v look up is a must) and will be able to display data ready for a blue-chip customer base.Job OverviewThe Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for managing product availability and stock levels for key customers alongside maintaining an efficient company stock holding. This role requires a commercially minded approach to decision-making, balancing customer needs with effective inventory management and consideration of distribution centre (DC) impacts.Success in this role depends on building strong, collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. A proactive mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities are essential to consistently meet customer expectations.KPIs• Achieve and maintain product availability targets for both internal operations and customer fulfilment • Effectively manage stock levels to optimise inventory performance and minimise excess • Work with our FE office and suppliers to manage delivery performance Key responsibilitiesCollaborate closely with key customers to maintain stock availability and support ongoing sales performanceLiaise with our Far East office and suppliers to expedite stock as needed and ensure timely replenishmentManage the range change process, working with customers to efficiently exit old stock while ensuring new products arrive in time for planned launchesMonthly forecasting of key lines in conjunction with customers expected requirementsPlan and prepare for promotional events, optimising sales whilst maintain efficient stock levelsConsistently deliver outstanding customer service, maintaining strong and effective communicationSupport the supply team with additional ad hoc tasks as requiredRegularly reviews divisional performance to identify lines with excess stock within the business. Work with the Account Manager to suggest possible exit solutionsKey Behaviours • Builds and maintains effective and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders • Takes a proactive approach in working with customers and is commercial in their decision making process • Positive and resilient in their outlook • Adopts a problem solving approach • Strong, clear communication • Takes responsibility for their department KPIs and ensuring these are met • Identifies risks and opportunities and communicates these clearly and in a timely manner to line manager/stakeholdersExperience requiredExcellent IT skills, ability to work pivot tables and lookups is a minimum requirementPrevious forecasting experience is essentialAbility to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workloadPrevious supply chain experience in a fast-moving environment with multiple sku countMinimum of 2 years’ experience in a retail or BRB environment