Supply Chain Analyst

A well-established and growing consumer products distributor is looking to appoint a Supply Chain Analyst to join their commercial supply chain team. Operating within a fast-paced product environment, this role will sit at the heart of purchasing, category and inventory planning - using data and forecasting to support smarter buying and stock decisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills who enjoys turning sales and product data into clear commercial insight. The position plays a key role in ensuring the right products are purchased, stocked and replenished at the right time to maximise sales and margin.

Key Responsibilities

Analyse sales performance against forecast, identifying risks and commercial opportunities

Produce category and product performance reporting covering rate of sale, sell-through, margin and stock turn

Develop sales forecasts using historical data, seasonality and trading patterns

Support the development of weekly sales, stock and intake (WSSI) planning

Forecast demand for both core product ranges and seasonal lines

Identify slow moving stock and overstock risks, recommending clearance or promotional activity

Support replenishment planning to ensure stock availability and minimise out-of-stock risk

Evaluate new product proposals using financial modelling including margin, sales potential and ROI

Provide data insight to support range reviews, pricing strategy and promotional planning

Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to improve planning visibility across the business

Work closely with purchasing, sales, marketing, operations and finance teams to support commercial decision making
Candidate Profile

Experience in an analytical role such as Supply Chain Analyst, Category Analyst, Demand Planner or Merchandise Analyst

Background ideally within retail, wholesale, FMCG or consumer goods environments

Advanced Excel and strong data analysis capability (Power BI or similar reporting tools advantageous)

Strong understanding of commercial metrics such as margin, stock turn, sell-through and forecasting

Able to interpret data and translate insights into practical commercial recommendations

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with seasonal trading peaks

Strong stakeholder communication skills and ability to present insights clearly
Desirable

Experience working with ERP systems or retail planning tools

Exposure to forecasting, inventory planning or WSSI processes