Senior Supply Chain Analyst jobs
Every productive enterprise has a unique profile when it comes to supply of materials and customer base. Some will have a large number of suppliers; others will have a handful. Some will have a single customer; others will number their customers in the thousands. Whatever the profile of the business, however, all materials and products will channel through the company’s production units and will be subject to the normal business constraints: supply and demand.
The senior supply chain analyst will be a person of wide experience of regulating the flow of materials and products in response to – or anticipation of – demand. He or she will have access to the whole range of data that predicts demand, such as sales and marketing campaigns, the securing of new customers, seasonal shifts and historical trends. This data will be used to inform the production, procurement, logistics and warehousing departments of the expected demand, and they will be able to use the figures and their own insights to ensure demand is met.
In large companies, assisting the senior supply chain analyst will be a team of analysts, forecasters and planners who will help gather the data and put the resultant changes in productivity into action. The analyst will work on both the long-term and the short to medium term schedules to allow the various parties to plan their workloads and supply requirements as precisely as possible to cut down on over- or under-production.
The skills required
Only those experienced in supply chain analysis will be considered for such a senior role. Whether the applicant requires experience as a manager as well as analysis expertise will depend on the position in question; some training might be given if above average aptitude is displayed in one particular area.
Communication skills will be called upon at every stage of the job. From gathering data, interpreting trends, dealing with the team of analysts and forecasters to delivering presentations, forecasts and instructions to the other players in the company, good, precise communication will help turn the analysis from data on a spreadsheet to money in the bank.
Senior Supply Chain Analyst Jobs in Northampton
Situated in the East Midlands on the banks of the River Nene, Northampton is a market town with a history dating back to the 6th century. By the end of the 11th century, the community had grown significantly and the Domesday Book records it as having a population of around 1,500 inhabitants.
During the 19th century, the city experienced further expansion thanks to the construction of the Grand Union Canal, which connected London and Birmingham with each other, as well as cities like Leicester, Slough and Northampton. Railways also arrived at the city around this time, further simplifying trade with the rest of the country.
Northampton was best known for producing shoes and other leather goods during the 1800s and a few companies that were established during this period still provide specialist, high-end items today - including Edward Green Shoes, Trickers, Church's and Crockett & Jones.
Over the years, most of the other footwear factories have been converted to offices or residential buildings and, although the shoe industry has declined, a number of other sectors have taken its place, including distribution, finance and manufacturing. So those seeking Senior Supply Chain Analyst roles in the area will have an array of employers to consider.
Just some of the well-known companies that have offices, factories or headquarters in Northampton include Coca Cola, Schweppes, Carlsberg, Texas Instruments, Avon Products, Blacks Leisure Group and Panasonic.
Meanwhile, Nationwide Building Society, Barclay Card, the University of Northampton and St Andrew's Healthcare are all major employers.
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Cast UK’s supply chain opportunities
People approach Cast UK for many reasons, whether seeking more job fulfilment or simply relocating with the family, so it’s good to know that we always have the complete range of positions available nationwide.
We are a growing force in logistics, procurement and supply chain recruitment, partly because these are the only sectors we deal with. Our founder members and consultants all have backgrounds in these jobs, so we know what employers and candidates are looking for in their staff and careers respectively.
Thanks to this focus, many employers come to us first to create a candidate shortlist because they know we’ll deliver the best people to them. Please see what’s available in your region and if you’ve seen something you’re interested in, do get in touch – whether it’s today or tomorrow, we might have the best position for you.
To find out more about how Cast UK can help you recruit a Senior Supply Chain Analyst for your business or find you a job as a Senior Supply Chain Analyst then contact one of our consultant team on 0333 121 3345.
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