At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage inventory, optimise stock levels, and lead reporting for the supply chain.
- Company: Dynamic manufacturing company focused on innovation and efficiency.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Join a team that drives impactful projects in supply chain management.
- Qualifications: Experience in supply chain processes and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
12 months contract, 8am to 4pm or 9am - 5pm (7.5 hours per day, 37.5 per week).
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Supply Chain Leader to oversee daily inventory management, ensuring stock levels, stock-turn targets, and days-on-hand are optimised to effectively support customer needs.
- Lead inventory reporting for the site and wider business reporting to BU Leadership.
- Improve inventory accuracy across WIP and shop floor stock by managing weekly cycle counts, ensuring targets are achieved and variances are thoroughly investigated.
- Manage the company-wide material obsolescence and disposal process.
- Partner with the Finance Manager and Supply Chain Leader to develop realistic demand and supply plans through proactive engagement in commercial processes.
- Independently drive projects aimed at reducing and optimising inventory to meet monthly targets.
- Lead site-wide stock takes, preparing and distributing count sheets to the team, coordinating resources, and ensuring all counts are completed accurately within set deadlines.
- Collaborate with global inventory teams to share best practices and optimise inventory across sites.
- Conduct root cause analysis of issues and implement sustainable process improvements.
- Enhance and automate inventory reporting processes where possible.
Essential Skills:
- Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, including raw materials, production, and logistics.
- Analytical mindset with excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ideally a minimum of 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment, with exposure to Lean manufacturing principles.
- Familiarity with manufacturing planning, cycle counting, and obsolescence processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience with SAP is an advantage.
Tools:
- ERP - SAP
- Excel
- Power Query
- Power BI
Supply Chain Analyst employer: Lancesoft Ltd
As a Supply Chain Analyst at our Leicester location, you will join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation in optimising inventory management. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and a commitment to excellence. With flexible working hours and a focus on work-life balance, we ensure that our employees thrive both professionally and personally.
We think you need these skills to ace Supply Chain Analyst
Inventory Management
Analytical Skills
Communication Skills
Relationship Building
Lean Manufacturing Principles
Cycle Counting
Obsolescence Management
