Supply Chain Analyst
Supply Chain Analyst
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GBP 30001 - 35000
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Job Description
Role:Supply Chain Analyst
Location: Bournemouth
Reference: HOB1132040
Closing Date: 02/09/2025 23:59
Creativity is Hobbycrafts reason for being so when you join our fantastic team you will be surrounded by like-minded imaginative people. We believe that working together and embracing new and innovative ideas are the best way to make our colleagues feel part of something.
Supply Chain Analyst - Hobbycraft Head Office BH23 6HG
This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours. Our core business hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm with a flexible approach to start and finish times
Our hybrid working model is 3 days in the office 2 days working from home
The Role
The Supply Chain Analyst takes responsibility for managing their divisions performance versus availability KPIs & Stock Budgets. The analyst is expected to apply a commercial outlook to their decision making to ensure that company sales are optimised and KPIs are adhered to.
Strong working relations with key stakeholders should be built to enable the analyst to operate cross functionally and achieve results as part of a team. A proactive and problem-solving approach should always be adopted alongside a resilient mind-set to enable to the analyst to manage fast-changing priorities.
KPIs:
- Ensure that availability targets are met across the division:
- Ensure that period end and annual stock budget targets are met.
- Regularly review vendor OTIF (95% target) picking up with vendors to drive resolutions in a timely manner.
Key Accountabilities
Stock
- Review divisional WSSI weekly to monitor sales versus budget OTB and forward intake requirements.
- Ensure accurate forecast data is regularly shared with Suppliers and review Slim 4 on a weekly basis prior to orders being raised; review exceptions monthly and load stores forecasts for new lines.
- Regularly reviews divisional performance to identify lines with excess stock within the business. Works with the buyer to suggest possible exit solutions; ensure future commitment on the system is identified and action taken where appropriate.
- Ensure DC and store forecasts are loaded in to Nav in a timely manner for new lines.
- Monthly review of MOQ Weeks report to identify lines with issues and work with Buying and DI to achieve MOQ reductions action to drive sales or manage stock out of the business.
- Ensure new lines are submitted to Order Signing each week with suitable and relevant information. Check the MOQ weeks cover and buy volume is acceptable and appropriate. Check buy fits in to OTB on WSSI.
- Update the divisional off system commitment report on a monthly basis and ensure this information is shared with your Buyer.
- Undertake weekly meeting with Buyer to discuss division performance and risks/opportunities WSSI etc.
- Prepare for and lead monthly divisional review meeting to feedback to SCM team on how division is performing and risks/opportunities around KPIs
Range Reviews
- Manage the Range Review process from start to finish; ensuring key dates within the CPA are met.
- Prepare and bring relevant and accurate documentation to the product programme weekly meeting.
- Manage the stock exit process to ensure the stock exit target is met whilst maintaining availability.
- Ensure outbound volume planner is kept up to date with any allocation plans
Promotions & FOS Events
- Liaise with the Senior Promotional Analyst on divisional promotions
- Work with the buyer to review FOS suggestions ensure product and volume is suitable for the offer and location.
- Manage the stock intake process for FOS events ensuring key dates are met.
- Track the sell through of FOS promo special buys to ensure we exit the event cleanly
Store & Supplier Visits
- Complete regular store visits. Visit top and bottom divisional performance stores to understand the varying requirements.
- Attend Supplier visits and meetings if applicable; use the meetings to drive improvements in OTIF and communication.
Ecom
- Understand your divisions Ecom performance and look to support improvements in Ecom availability and sales where possible liaising with the Ecom analyst as required.
Key Behaviours
- Builds and maintains effective and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Takes a proactive approach to managing their division and is commercial in their decision making process
- Positive and resilient in their outlook
- Adopts a problem solving approach
- Strong clear communication
- Looks for opportunities to drive change in ways of working at division and team level
- Takes responsibility for their department KPIs and ensuring these are met
- Identifies risks and opportunities and communicates these clearly and in a timely manner to line manager/stakeholders
Benefits
25% Discount Card for Hobbycraft Stores and Haskins
Free Onsite Parking
EV Charging Point
Free Hot Drinks
33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays with an increase each holiday year
Birthday Day Off
Hybrid Working
Company pension contribution up to 4% contribution
Employee Assistance Programme provide by Retail Trust
Cash Health Plan with Health Shield
Contribution towards eyesight test and glasses
Subsidised gym membership
Cycle to Work Scheme
Long service awards and gifts
Continuous training development and performance management
Colleague Wellness Programme
A creative working environment
Colleague Social Events throughout the year including Summer and Christmas events
We are completely committed to supporting anyone with a disability in applying for our vacancies. If you have a disability and require support throughout our recruitment process you can contact us at and let us know what adjustments you may need.
At Hobbycraft we celebrate the joy of crafting and we celebrate all of our colleagues and customers. As a retailer we have a diverse Colleague base from a broad range of all communities. Our colleagues are recruited for their skill passion love of craft and customer service which is also reflected in our customer base. It is this skill and love of crafting which defines them. Hobbycraft is an equal opportunity employer who takes equality diversity inclusion and belonging very seriously we regularly review our policies and practices to ensure not only compliance but also best practise from an employment perspective.
Hobbycraft are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equal and fair treatment for all colleagues or potential colleagues irrespective of race sexual orientation nationality ethnic origins religion or belief disability age gender marital or family status.
About us
Were here to help you create
Our passion for craft is at the centre of everything we do. This is reflected in our creative and knowledgeable Hobbycraft store colleagues who are always on hand to help and our vast carefully selected range of quality products. Throughout the year we also host a variety of workshops and demos in stores and online designed to give everyone the opportunity to master a new craft or refine a beloved one.
Were here to support everyone on their crafting journey from parents looking to encourage their creative kids to student artists expert knitters model making hobbyists and more! Why not come into your local Hobbycraft store today and find the perfect craft for you
Whats needed
Customer service
Creative
Knowledgeable
Documents
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
