Supply Chain Analyst

at  Compass Group

Foodbuy Group is a leading food procurement organisation based in the UK. With over £1.5B of managed spend, we bring together a wide range of foodservice and hospitality clients to buy food, and everything associated with it. We work closely with our clients to deliver expert procurement services saving them both time and money and enabling them to focus on what really matters to their businesses.
Proudly part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, who are our parent company and largest client, we purchase directly from manufacturers and growers and our suppliers range from the most recognised brands in the industry to regional and local providers. With a team of 200 procurement professionals driving us forward, our combination of unrivalled scale and outstanding data analysis sets us apart in our markets.
We are looking to hire a Supply Chain Planning Analyst to join our busy Supply chain team Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager you will be responsible for managing day-to-day operational projects such as holding suppliers and distributors accountable to meeting stated performance KPIs, product and supplier issue resolution, mitigating risk due to obsolete inventory (waste), promotional and allocation planning, seasonal forecasting, nominated line stock management, new line listings for newly negotiated items and/or product changes, and supplier management. This role is also responsible for the communication of operational product, supply and service issues to relevant stakeholders.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Preferably 1 - 2 years supply chain/buying experience
• Working knowledge of end to end supply chain
• Strong customer service, supplier accountability and issue resolution skills
• Ability to work in an environment with changing stakeholder needs, priorities and timelines
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Well organised and logical thinker
• Good communication skills

We ensure you’re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

• Support the safe sourcing of great products and services
• Support the effective management of products through correct routes to market
• Control nominated lines within the distributors
• Range management of new lines/exit of old lines
• Ensuring suppliers and distributors have the necessary product & volume information
• Management of accurate promotional forecasts
• Mitigate financial risk of obsolete inventory (waste)
• Provide volume analysis
• Supplier reviews
• Manage onboarding of new suppliers
• Manage end-to-end implementation from new line forms to communication of product switches
• Identify product rationalisation opportunities
• Advise on RTM options
• Support processing of price files