Full job descriptionSupply Chain Analyst
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Contract: Permanent, full time
Sector: Manufacturing
About the opportunity
Elevation Recruitment Group is working with an established manufacturing business in Leeds that is looking for a Supply Chain Analyst to join its supply chain function. This is a data-led role at the centre of the operation. You will turn supply chain information into insight that shapes purchasing, planning and inventory decisions.
The role
*Analyse supply chain data covering inventory levels, demand, supplier performance, lead times and logistics costs
*Build, maintain and improve regular reporting and dashboards for the supply chain, planning, procurement and operations teams
*Identify trends, risks and cost-saving opportunities, and present clear recommendations to senior stakeholders
*Support demand forecasting, inventory optimisation and S&OP processes
*Monitor KPIs such as OTIF, stock turn, forecast accuracy and supplier delivery performance
*Work with procurement, production planning, warehouse and finance teams to resolve supply issues and improve processes
*Support continuous improvement projects and the cleansing and maintenance of ERP master data
About you
*Experience in a supply chain, planning, inventory or procurement analyst role, ideally within manufacturing
*Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and advanced formulas
*Experience with a reporting tool such as Power BI or Tableau is desirable
*Familiarity with an ERP or MRP system such as SAP, Dynamics 365 or similar
*A logical, detail-focused approach, with the ability to explain findings to non-technical colleagues