Supply Chain Analyst
A well-established and growing consumer products distributor is looking to appoint a Supply Chain Analyst to join their commercial supply chain team. Operating within a fast-paced product environment, this role will sit at the heart of purchasing, category and inventory planning - using data and forecasting to support smarter buying and stock decisions.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills who enjoys turning sales and product data into clear commercial insight. The position plays a key role in ensuring the right products are purchased, stocked and replenished at the right time to maximise sales and margin.
Key Responsibilities
*Analyse sales performance against forecast, identifying risks and commercial opportunities
*Produce category and product performance reporting covering rate of sale, sell-through, margin and stock turn
*Develop sales forecasts using historical data, seasonality and trading patterns
*Support the development of weekly sales, stock and intake (WSSI) planning
*Forecast demand for both core product ranges and seasonal lines
*Identify slow moving stock and overstock risks, recommending clearance or promotional activity
*Support replenishment planning to ensure stock availability and minimise out-of-stock risk
*Evaluate new product proposals using financial modelling including margin, sales potential and ROI
*Provide data insight to support range reviews, pricing strategy and promotional planning
*Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to improve planning visibility across the business
*Work closely with purchasing, sales, marketing, operations and finance teams to support commercial decision making
Candidate Profile
*Experience in an analytical role such as Supply Chain Analyst, Category Analyst, Demand Planner or Merchandise Analyst
*Background ideally within retail, wholesale, FMCG or consumer goods environments
*Advanced Excel and strong data analysis capability (Power BI or similar reporting tools advantageous)
*Strong understanding of commercial metrics such as margin, stock turn, sell-through and forecasting
*Able to interpret data and translate insights into practical commercial recommendations
*Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with seasonal trading peaks
*Strong stakeholder communication skills and ability to present insights clearly
Desirable
*Experience working with ERP systems or retail planning tools
*Exposure to forecasting, inventory planning or WSSI processes