Virtuoso Recruitment Limited

SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST 27k 2 days Wrexham Office and 3 days Work From Home Working for an expanding re-distributor supplying restaurant chains throughout Europe The successful applicant would work independently supporting multiple departments, reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager. Qualifications / Skills Candidates should have strong analytical and research skills, ability to make informed decisions and communicate effectively. They should be organised, focused, dynamic and able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team and prioritise workloads and conclude tasks. There will be a strong element of reporting and gathering information to support multiple departments and problem solve. The candidate will have advanced excel skills. Supply Chain or Purchasing qualifications are desirable. Main Duties New Products / LTO's Management Support on new product roll outs from pricing approval to arrival for market. Place initial orders with suppliers, confirming volume, ready dates, forecasts, any specific product details. Liaise with suppliers to manage product roll out, aligning with expected/planned roll out date. Flag any issues for escalation to IPC as required. Support on new product launches/ LTO's, keeping a record of plan and updating internally. Communicate to all relevant department's information on any new items or promos Creating and maintaining Product Records to ensure they are correct, complete and in line with product specifications Demand Planning - Support on Demand issues: Being aware of product delays (production, transport) analyse and understand impact in supply Chain Escalate any potential stock outs to Supply Chain Manager for further action Liaising with Suppliers and Transport department around delays Inform Internal Parties as necessary: CS, Operation and Supply Chain Manager Coordinate with Demand Planning team Inter-site transfers Update weekly RAG Report Forecast, switchovers Pricing Analysis Review/audit product pricing - analyse whether we are meeting expected pallet/volume or haulier rates. Check for any unexpected costs (duty/fuel/surcharges) - Share updates internally for review/action. Review supplier price changes and ensure system is updated for purchase orders Analyse rates in place to check for cost savings and efficiencies - Options to increase volumes or change route to market Put together pricing files for new products - review with SC Manager as required Update Monthly pricing files with new products/pricing Review monthly price changes and implement changes Reporting Packages Sage X3 / Excel Hours 37.5 hours a week 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday (half an hour lunch break) 8am to 4pm Friday (half an hour lunch break)