Supply Chain Analyst

Job Introduction

We’re looking for a Supply Chain Analyst with a real passion for the power of data to join our Supplier Relationship Management team. As an experienced Supply Chain Analyst, you’ll be able to understand complex data sets and know how to collate data captured from a wide range of sources and be confident structuring, interpreting, and analysing it.

You will manage all supply chain data including performance & logistical data​.  You’ll have a continuous improvement mindset, be a collaborative team player and be a great communicator who is comfortable working with (and influencing when required) a wide range of stakeholders.

You’ll be to see the true impact of your contributions while continuing to develop your existing skillset in a supportive and quick moving environment.

We are flexible on location, the role can be office based out of Stevenage or working from home. Please be aware most of the team are based in the Stevenage office and there will be a requirement to attend meetings there regularly

Role Responsibility

• Support the implementation of a robust supplier performance management process
• Maintaining supply chain data records to support supplier performance management and Logistics
• Preparing reports for regular supplier and/or client meetings
• Consistent analysis of available data i.e., performance data, logistics data, customer satisfaction, supply solutions logs
• Assist with the commercial analysis of supply chain initiatives including but not limited to product rationalisation, service efficiencies and logistics efficiencies
• Provide useful & timely reports to respective supplier relationship leads and senior management
• Develop a suite of management information that supports business need/priorities, developing reports in line with business strategy & direction
• Ad hoc reporting & analysis in line with overall Procurement activity
• Support the Head of Responsible Sourcing with analysis of Responsible Sourcing data to support delivery of the Responsible Sourcing strategy

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience of data analysis and reporting and the ability analyse data and make appropriate recommendations to improve and recover service in support of operational performance, margins and sales
• Excellent numeracy and problem-solving skills with the ability to confidently handle numbers and/or undertake statistical analysis
• Expert IT skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and Power BI. Particular emphasis on use of Excel & Power BI to consolidating large volumes of data into user friendly formats (dashboards, charts, tables etc)
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at a variety of levels including presenting results in a structured and professional manner
• Reliable and able to demonstrate initiative when working with minimal supervision
• Trustworthy and discrete in dealing with highly confidential material
• Good attention to detail and be able to work to deadlines
• To be able to demonstrate a flexible ability to predetermine workload demand and prioritisation skills, to be able to identify the urgent business need for support

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.  

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. 

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process