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Supply Chain Analyst Nr. Meriden, Warwickshire £25,000 - £35,000 (Dependant on experience) Office Based ONLY - Monday to Friday An established, leading supplier of branded and own label products to large organisations in the retail, office products and education sectors are looking for Supply Chain & Senior Supply Chains Analysts to join their growing team. The ideal candidates will have experience in working in international supply chain management and/or within a large retailer in a supply chain role. The role reports into the Supply Chain Manager. The successful candidates will need to be results-focused team players who have good customer service skills and an eye for detail. We are looking for people who have a common-sense approach to problem solving with strong commercial awareness, looking for an opportunity that offers genuine progression within a growing business. Key Tasks End to end inventory management for key categories within the portfolio Manage day to day communications with suppliers, including potential visits to suppliers internationally to ensure a full understanding of the of the production and logistics process. Ensure stock and forecast information is analysed & interpreted accurately with orders placed accordingly to allow us to maintain above 98% OTIF (on time in full) deliveries across all sales channels. Work in conjunction with Sales Account Managers, including attending and presenting at customer meetings for all supply chain and logistics matters. Meetings may take place at customers offices internationally. Weekly analysis of sales, stockholding, and forecasts on relevant key customer contracts Work collaboratively with key suppliers to ensure they have accurate and up to date forecasts that allow them to make necessary plans and commitments for successful delivery of future requirements. Analysis of new range performance with a view to providing insight and influence for future key customer range reviews. Key Skills Advanced Excel Skills Data Analysis (ideal experience in Forecast Accuracy & Bias, IOQ) Experience in FMCG Sector in UK Strong administration skills & Attention to detail. Proactive & can work independently Experience working with Slim4 (ideal but not essential) Experience working with Sage 200 (ideal but not essential) Would suit candidates with Demand Analyst, Supply Planners, Master Analyst experience (5years )