Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Analyst required for market leading specialist manufacturer. As a Supply Chain Analyst you will be an integral member of the Purchasing function and will assist in achieving objectives and executing agreed plans. You will have a proactive approach in reviewing current systems and making recommendations to implement changes where necessary. Key responsibilities include: To monitor and meet demand using relevant MRP messages and low stock exception reports and to prioritise daily MRP messages, reviewing the low stock exceptions report, thus eliminating any supply jeopardies; To identify daily parts issues in advance and advise as to any potential long or short term issues; To assist in sourcing and assessing the supply chain, when required and the day to day management of relevant suppliers, ensuring compliance to SQAS and to resolve all short - medium term supply problems; To monitor, report and react to any market or supplier jeopardies; To reduce total acquisition costs using relevant tools, including negotiation, to increase stock turns; To support product changes through NPD and NPI, providing procurement support for changes and new products; To respond in a timely manner to Customer Service enquiries; To communicate requirements to suppliers and manage suppliers on a daily basis; To participate in negotiation where necessary with suppliers - preferential pricing, carriage, lead times, batch sizes, delivery quantities etc. To continually review part category, lead times, safety stocks, forecast etc. with a view to raising stock turns and lowering stock out scenarios; To minimise / reduce slow and obsolete stock; To assist in the rationalisation of suppliers and parts; To participate and, when required, lead projects related to the supply chain, e.g. supplier identification etc. To investigate and implement innovative supply chain practices and participate in Supply Chain Improvement Programmes; This is a full time role, 5 days a week, 09.00 to 16.30 Monday to Thursday and 09.00 to 12.00 on a Friday. The role pays up to £27k, dependent on relevant experience and comes with suite of benefits including a group pension scheme, a subsidised canteen, plus more. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on and ask for Chris Evans, Senior Manager. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk