Entity:
Customers & Products
Job Family Group:
Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group
Job Description:
We are recruiting for a Supply Chain Analyst to start as soon as possible, based at our office in Milton Keynes on a hybrid basis - 3 days per week, 2 days from home.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
As Supply Chain Analyst, you will be an integral part of a small, high-impact team. Running your categories end to end and working closely with other key functions in the business such as Trading, Space Planning and our Logistics partner. You will be accountable to drive improvements in Supply Chain KPIs such as on-shelf availability & working capital.
Your mission: to ensure that the right products reach the right stores in the right quantities. Maximising customer satisfaction and sales, minimising waste, and optimising working capital.
Key Accountabilities:
1. Working alongside the Category Buyers, Space Planners, Master Data, and bp's third-party logistic provider DHL, to ensure sensible central ranging decisions and stocking levels to optimise the total supply chain.
2. Supply Chain lead in running a number of key shop categories such as Soft Drinks, Confectionery & Grocery.
3. Support the UK Supply Chain Manager in supplier management to ensure stock availability through the supply chain.
4. Analyse total supply chain cost and efficiency and recommend changes (ranging, frequency & time of delivery etc.) to make the supply chain work more effectively.
5. Develop and maintain product ordering process for the day to day business including promotions and new lines, liaising with Operations and Category Buyers to forecast promotional and new product uplifts for all promotions and new products.
6. Maintain monthly KPI reports which show performance against budget AND trend analysis by supplier.
7. Manage all key seasonal events (inc. Easter, Summer and Xmas) maximising sales and availability whilst managing cost, as well as minimising food waste.
You will require a full driving license as 10% of your working week you would be expected to travel to stores, distribution centres, suppliers etc. (travel expenses outside of your normal commute will be covered).
Essential Experience:
1. Hands-on experience in using supply chain forecasting and replenishment systems, specifically SAP and Relex.
2. Previous experience in implementing forecasting and replenishment systems.
3. Previous experience in supply chain with specific experience in improving on-shelf product availability and optimising inventory in a retail environment.
4. Experienced in influencing commercial trading teams and suppliers to deliver supply chain metrics.
5. Robust analytical skills, showcasing advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
6. Experience in sales/demand forecasting processes and theory.
Why Join our team?!
At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others. We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity.
We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly and are committed to accommodate individuals with disabilities during the application process, interviews, and throughout their employment.
Travel Requirement:
Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role.
Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation.
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.
Skills:
Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Cost Management, Creativity and Innovation, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Inventory Management, Negotiation planning and preparation, Resilience, Risk Management, Sourcing strategy, Supplier Performance Management, Supply Chain Development, Supply chain management, Sustainability awareness and action.
Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
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