Supply Chain Analyst
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About the Role
Ready to take your next step with a globally recognised food and consumer goods business? This is your chance to join a fast-moving, international organisation that blends strong heritage with a modern, data-driven approach to supply chain and operations.
As the Supply Chain Analyst, you’ll play a key role in driving performance, improving efficiency, and shaping a best-in-class end-to-end supply chain. With a strong focus on quality, service, and continuous improvement, you’ll be at the heart of delivering smarter, faster, and more effective operations across global markets.
The Role
- Develop and maintain accurate supply chain reporting and insights across procurement, demand planning, supply planning, and logistics
- Support and own the Sales & Operations Planning process, providing data-driven insights and scenario analysis
- Analyse supply chain performance to identify opportunities to improve cost, service levels, and operational efficiency
- Maintain and improve demand planning processes to support production and capacity planning
- Analyse trends, seasonality, and promotions to enhance forecast accuracy
- Monitor and optimise inventory levels, minimising stockouts and excess stock
- Manage phase-in/phase-out (PIPO) planning to reduce obsolescence and ensure product availability
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across planning systems, processes, and supply chain visibility
- Conduct root cause analysis to resolve supply chain issues and prevent reoccurrence
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to drive performance and deliver key projects
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders to support effective decision-making and operational delivery
About You:
- 1+ years’ experience in supply chain, demand planning, operations, or a similar analytical role
- Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability and experience using SAP or similar systems
- Background within FMCG or manufacturing environments (food & beverage preferred)
- Solid understanding of supply chain planning methodologies (e.g. MRP, DRP, S&OP)
- High attention to detail with a strong focus on data accuracy
- Proactive, solutions-focused, and driven by continuous improvement
- Strong communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels
- Degree educated in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you!
Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career – contact us today.
Email: Shelley.burnand@advocate-group.co.uk
Phone: 07537163606
We look forward to your application for this exciting opportunity.
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