ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Create a high performing analytics team, ensuring the right skills are in place, and establish a culture of best practice, development, and innovation
• Create a governance structure within the Commercial team, by actively managing the margin, challenge areas of underperformance and proactively provide business insight for growth
• Improve the buying efficiency through designing and implementing a rules-based approach to cost challenges, through leveraging data and insights
• Improve the commercial performance through improved insights on stock availability, via combining additional data sources and market intelligence, ensuring Supply, Sourcing and Pricing are joined up on commercial decisions.
• Develop models for accurate demand forecasting for all order methods, such as Portal activity and Bulk orders.
• Adopt technologies such as SQL, Alteryx, and Power BI to automate reporting and actively provide recommendations on stock management and product sourcing.

ABOUT US

At AAH, you’ll be part of a team playing a vital role in one of the UK’s largest pharmaceutical and healthcare distribution networks. Every day, we make a difference in millions of lives by delivering lifesaving medicines from our network of branches to pharmacies, hospitals, and GP practices across thousands of communities.
We operate with purpose and integrity, guided by our ICARE values, and are proud of the inclusive, collaborative culture we’ve built. We don’t believe in standing still, which is why we are investing in our future by transforming our branch network to ensure timely and safe delivery of our valued goods.
As part of our commitment to responsible business practices, we’re actively working to reduce our environmental impact. From modernising our delivery fleet and optimising routes to minimising waste and improving energy efficiency across our operations, we’re supporting a more sustainable future for the communities we serve.
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Our person-centred approach to recruitment ensures a fair and welcoming experience, free from discrimination and bias. If you require any reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition, please let our recruitment team know so we can support you throughout the process

To lead a team of Commercial Analysts and deliver excellence in data and analytics for the Sourcing and Supply functions within the Commercial Department at AAH.
They will play a critical role working in close collaboration with Sourcing, Supply, and the Pricing departments, to leverage data and market intelligence, to make optimal sourcing decisions, and improve the buying effectiveness. The role holder will be pivotal within the Commercial function, by providing expert support on projects, partnering with Heads of Department across four categories (Generics, Brand, PI, and OTC) on tactical growth initiatives and clearly articulating performance to SLT members.