Supply Chain Analyst

SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST

BLACKWOOD

PERMANENT FULL TIME

SALARY £28,000-£35,000 (depending on knowledge & experience)

Job Specification

This is an exciting role based within their important Supply Chain Team. You will work closely with the Supply Chain Manager and be responsible for meeting stock control and shipping targets. Key to this will be the provision of accurate shipping plans to their suppliers whilst ensuring on-site stock levels are maintained. This will involve the daily analysis of customer demand and the creation of supplier schedules in consideration of production lead times, freight risks, shipping timescales and stock issues.

Specifically, your duties will include:

Supplier ordering – carry out weekly supplier ordering, creating shipping plans, updating ERP system with new orders

Customer demand management – obtaining orders/schedules, updating ERP system, and creating shipping plans for the suppliers, using customer portals

Monitoring and distributing supplier arrears, follow up where required and highlight potential supply issues

Liaising with other departments to ensure all samples/phase out parts are ordered in line with their requirements

Carry out detailed analysis of supplier schedules to ensure stock is in place as per the company’s stock holding policies

Reconciliations – Reconcile shipping plans from suppliers to ERP system to ensure accuracy, ensure only parts are shipped to the plans.

Monitor and report on relevant departmental KPI’s

Manage stock transfers between sites, analyse what needs moving, follow procedures for moving stock

Assist Supply Chain Manager with other tasks as and when required

Work closely with other departments to ensure relevant intel is considered when placing supplier orders

Lean Champion for SCM department – take a lead role in Lean improvement project events for the SCM team, including managing the departmental Kaizen board. Work closely with SCM to agree Lean Kaizen improvement events

Shipping costs – manage the shipping cost spreadsheet. Work closely with finance, sales and SCM Team to ensure all costs are captured, accurate and up to date

ERP/ MRP Project – work with SCM Manager to support the future implementation and development of MRP functionality

Essential

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good numerical skills with confidence working with large volume of data
• Strong excel skills with the ability to manipulate data effectively
• 5 GCSE’s grade C and above (Mathematics and English essential)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Well organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Methodical and process driven approach to work
• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively as a team
• Confident communicating with suppliers and colleagues internationally and across different levels of the organisation

Desirable

• Experience with working with MRP/ material planning systems and an understanding of MRP principles, including demand planning, lead times, safety stock and inventory requirements.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, supply chain, planning or purchasing environment
• Experience using ERP systems within a manufacturing or supply-chain environment
• Understanding of inventory management and stockholding principles

Hours

Working hours are Monday to Thursday 08.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs and Friday 08.00 to 13.00 hrs

Benefits

Company Pension contribution at 5%

Cycle to Work scheme

Half-day Fridays

Holiday Buy-back scheme (up to 5 additional days)

Westfield Health medical health support

33 annual holidays including bank holidays

This is an office-based role. After successfully completing the induction period there will be an opportunity for hybrid working one day per week (Friday) subject to manager approval.

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