Supply Chain Analyst (12 month FTC)

Kingfisher

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join us as a Supply Chain Analyst and you’ll be a big part of this. Role Purpose: To manage the end to end supply of a specific product range, managing the stock plan either through automated system replenishment or push allocations. Your goal will be to maximise in-store/on-line availability to our customers whilst developing a cost-effective supply chain. You will manage the day-to-day replenishment as well as the stock related elements of range change and promotional event programmes.

Requirements

Experience in a Supply Chain and/or Merchandising role.
Analytical skills to identify patterns and trends for forecasting
Strong attention to detail/accuracy and the ability to work well under pressure to tight deadlines
Experience of forecasting and replenishment systems
A good understanding of associated Key Performance Indicators s e.g. availability, stock and inventory days
Can monitor purchases and intake of stock to the business to maximise availability and control stock level
Commercially focused with ability to optimise product range in store to drive sales.

Nice To Haves

In an FMCG or retail environment would be desirable

Responsibilities

Ensure forecasting and replenishment is set up to maximise availability
Delivering stock/inventory days targets alongside sales plan
Maintain optimum stock levels across all channels
Provide insight into Commercial Teams on key KPI's on forecasting and replenishment
Capture data and validate information for vendor performance discussions with vendor base
Manage forecast accuracy for all given products
Minimise amount of overdue orders into Distribution Centre (DC) to maximise replenishment efficiency
Analyse critical paths to ensure the product is in store or on-line as planned
Work alongside Commercial Teams to ensure smooth flow of stock into store in line with capacities and timings
Manage the DC and store inputs at point of range change and trading activity
Ensure orders are raised in line with the plan
Regularly conduct store, competitor and vendor visits
Attend Commercial meetings where possible to represent Stock Control
You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time