Supply Chain Analyst – Finance Milton Keynes, England
Job description
John Lewis & Partners has a fantastic opportunity to join them as a Supply Chain Analyst - Finance within our National Distribution network, based in Magna Park, Milton Keynes.
At a glance:
Supply Chain Analyst - Finance
Role Position: Permanent
Salary Range: £39,400 - £57,000 GBP Annual
Location: Magna Park, Milton Keynes.
Interviews: If successful, we aim to conduct interviews week commencing 3rd July
The Partnership Plan is designed to build a growing and sustainable Partnership in a very dynamic set of markets, some existing and some new. For the Supply Chain this means a continued need to invest in enabling the growth of our fast growing online channels whilst continuing to reduce our cost base wherever possible.
Throughout the creation of the Stock Flow function the intention has always been to act as, and structure ourselves as, One Partnership Supply Chain, becoming increasingly data driven and analytical, as well as seeking out the most efficient ways of working as we come together.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Supply Chain Analyst in our Stock Flow Commercial Planning team. The team has responsibility for enabling the efficient and effective running of the Supply Chain through providing detailed insight, reporting and analysis of productivity and costs.
In the role you will create accurate and high quality planning and performance insight to enable teams across the Supply Chain to set targets and allocate resources. Working with Supply Chain colleagues you will lead the development of solutions to improve operational performance and mitigate identified issues across multiple areas. You will work with a range of stakeholders within the Partnership, and externally such as suppliers and third party logistics providers. This role is based in Milton Keynes (Magna Park) but offers flexible hybrid working.
What will you be doing?
Primarily you will create key data and insight which will:
Inform future changes and development in our Supply Chain network
Form the basis of all operational decisions made in the Supply Chain, and across the business where the operational impact and costs of change are being assessed and understood.
You’ll also:
Synthesis of data and reporting from multiple sources, both operational and financial
Hypothesis testing through extensive modelling of new propositions, impact of changes in process, sales forecasts, volumes etc
Create insight which clearly articulates a compelling story to aid and inform decision making across the Supply Chain, and to influence decision making across the organisation
Analyse data in order to highlight risks and opportunities, as well as then make recommendations of potential mitigations and next steps
Essential skills you’ll need:
Proven working experience in a Supply Chain or other complex environment, applying exceptional problem solving, numerical skills and commercial acumen to deliver quality insight and analysis
Commercial and Financial awareness
Ability to rapidly learn and self-develop
Naturally inquisitive self starter
What else could you bring?
Financial or Data Analysis Qualification
