Senior Inventory / Supply Chain Analyst

Successful FMCG/Retail business require a Senior Inventory / Supply Chain Analyst. Applicants need experience in a; supply chain, inventory, purchasing or forecasting related role, ideally within a product-led FMCG, manufacturing or retail business.\\n\\nAn exciting end-to-end supply chain role, the Senior Inventory / Supply Chain Analyst will look to optimise stock and inventory management strategies, satisfying customers in the most cost-effective way. Working closely with colleagues in commercial and sales, the Senior Inventory / Supply Chain Analyst will also to get to interface directly with suppliers and customers in regards to the availability of products and stock.\\n\\nSpecific duties of the Senior Inventory / Supply Chain Analyst include:\\n\\nPoint-of-contact for customers in regards to product availability and stock/inventory issues\\nOptimisation of inventory holdings using data analysis skills across MS Excel and supply chain planning/forecasting software\\nPrepare forecasts for; new product launches, seasonal and promotional ranges through analysis of previous customer demand\\nSupplier management – drive suppliers to hit OTD/OTIF metric in order to meet customer forecasts\\nSupport Supply Chain leadership in regards to process improvement activities within the function \\n\\nSenior Inventory / Supply Chain Analyst applicants should meet the following criteria:\\n\\nPrevious experience within a; supply chain, inventory, forecasting, purchasing or demand planning role\\nExperience within a; FMCG, manufacturing, or retail environment\\nStrong data analysis skills – Intermediate level in MS Excel and familiarity with Planning/Forecasting tools\\nAble to thrive in a fast-paced environment\\nComfortable with an on-site role