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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