Supply Chain / Planning analyst
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: HQ based in Milton Keynes ( 3 days working from home/ 2 days in the office)
- Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
We are seeking a Supply Chain/ Planning Analyst to support the Planning & Strategy Manager in the development and execution of both tactical and strategic plans. This role is integral to ensuring data-driven decision-making and will involve working closely with key partners and stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a lead role within projects to deliver an agile, efficient store distribution service and a home delivery capability to support our growth plans.
Day to Day of the role:
- Create and manage detailed operational budget models and ongoing operational forecasts in collaboration with Finance Business Partners.
- Develop and maintain a detailed Distribution Centre (DC) capacity module to manage space allocation and usage by trading world & category.
- Proactively work with merchandise managers to ensure space occupancy is within agreed limits and coordinate remedial activities where necessary.
- Collaborate with merchandising, freight forwarders, and DC operations teams to create and execute robust weekly inbound plans, reporting progress and variances to key stakeholders.
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis and modelling to support the function and wider business, providing insights for data-driven actions.
- Work with Business Intelligence partners to simplify & automate business processes and develop Power BI reports.
- Scope, analyse, and document projects up to the business case sign-off stage, in conjunction with the Planning & Strategy Manager & Key Business Stakeholders.
- Lead planning & strategy projects as a functional expert during the delivery phase, working with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist the Planning & Strategy Manager in the development and implementation of the function's strategic plans & programme.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience within a retail-led supply chain, logistics and distribution network, specifically in a Planning & Analysis capacity.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse & logistics operations.
- Highly analytical with an adaptable approach to a fast-paced, changing retail landscape.
- Proactive individual with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong IT skills, including Advanced Excel and Power BI proficiency.
To apply for the Supply Chain Analyst position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
For any further information please contact Kristine at Milton Keynes office or email your CV details to