Senior Supply Chain Analyst in Cheltenham

We are Lowe, a globally recognized brand for innovation, ambition and quality. Our unique culture is built on people, from motivating and developing our highly talented team, to truly listening to and delivering against our clients’ needs. With over 40 years’ experience, today Lowe Rental is the world’s leading refrigeration and catering equipment supplier to major food exhibitions, sporting events and retailers across the globe; from the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix to Glastonbury. Beijing to Boston, Berlin to Belfast, we take pride in our ability to provide innovative products and services to our impressive client base.

The Senior Supply Chain Analyst is accountable for the full lifecycle management of Lowe Europe’s assets across Retail, Events, Exhibitions and Long-Term Rental. This role ensures that assets are accurately recorded, available to meet demand, refurbished to the right standard, and efficiently utilised across all warehouses. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, the Senior Supply Chain Analyst will provide key data analysis and operational direction to deliver strategic objectives such as Asset optimisation, capex planning and future range reviews. This role requires effective cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Transport, Warehouse, Procurement, and Projects and line management of a small team.

• Manage day-to-day availability and accuracy of assets across UK and Europe.
• Balance stock holding between sites to minimise transfers while meeting customer demand.
• Lead quarterly and annual asset review processes, producing recommendations for disposal and replacement.
• Oversee refurbishment and recommissioning priorities, ensuring assets meet commercial and operational standards.
• Manage disposal of non-repairable or obsolete assets, sourcing replacements in line with capex budgets.
• Ensure asset accuracy within ERP systems, aligning physical stock with digital records.

• Monitor and report on asset utilisation, identifying risks of over- or under-utilisation and implementing corrective actions.
• Oversee reporting of all missing, damaged and dirty assets, ensuring trends are analysed and improvement actions taken.
• Provide reporting and recommendations on asset earnings, lifecycle costs, and return on investment.
• Work with QHSE to address asset quality issues, reduce damage, and ensure compliance with health & safety requirements.
• Lead annual and quarterly stock audits, driving continuous improvements in accuracy.

• Ensure asset availability for major events and exhibitions, including planning, dispatch, and post-event reconciliation.
• Work with Warehouse and Transport teams to guarantee accurate loading/unloading and full compliance with processes.
• Collaborate with Contracts team to ensure contract substitutions are captured and invoiced correctly.
• Support sales and project teams with accurate asset data for quotations and proposals.

The Senior Supply Chain Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the Head of Supply Chain by:

• Providing accurate utilisation, procurement and forecasting data to inform strategic planning.
• Translating capex and range review outcomes into operational actions.
• Delivering performance against agreed KPIs across asset availability, procurement, utilisation, and cost control.
• Ensuring asset management and procurement processes across Europe are standardised and effective.

• Lead and develop the Asset Management team (Stock Controller, Asset Administrator, Asset Planner, Tactical Buyer), ensuring clarity of objectives and accountability.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and support to build team capability and succession planning.
• Act as the main point of escalation for asset-related and procurement-related queries, ensuring quick resolution and clear communication.
• Support the Head of Supply Chain in delivering annual reviews, capex recommendations, and wider Supply Chain strategy.

Essential

• Proven experience in supply chain planning, stock control or operational leadership.
• Strong analytical, organisational, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management capability.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage a small team.

Desirable

• Experience in an asset-based hire/rental or events industry.
• Knowledge of logistics, warehouse operations and supply chain management.
• Experience managing procurement or supplier relationships.
• Track record of leading change and process improvement.

Lowe is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. We are incredibly selective in our hiring and shortlisting for this vacancy will be completed on the basis of merit. Candidates should tailor their CVs to reflect our essential criteria.