Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Analyst
£35,500 to £38,500 plus great benefits (Work Level 6A) 
5 over 7 days working pattern, with up to 8 weekend working days per year  
Manchester city centre, hybrid working - in this role we’ll look to you to come into the office up to 2 days a week and the rest working from home.

2 x 12-month fixed term contract roles available

We’re looking for two Supply Chain Analysts to join our Supply Chain team at Co op.

In these roles, you’ll play a key part in helping our stores offer a great shopping experience, making sure the right products are on the shelves, at the right time, especially during new store openings and refits. It’s all about making things simpler and better for our customers and our colleagues in store.

You’ll use your analytical skills to understand what’s working (and what isn’t), helping us reduce waste and improve availability. You’ll also be the main point of contact for stores, building strong relationships and using feedback to shape smarter, more effective forecasts.

This is a great opportunity to build your skills and make a real difference as we continue to grow.

What you’ll do

• Support the setup and launch of new and refit stores, making sure systems and data are set up accurately so stores can trade smoothly from day one.
• Track how new and refit stores are performing, sharing insights and working with Supply Chain and Logistics to resolve any issues
• Use SAP and other systems to analyse store performance, manage data and support accurate forecasting (if you don’t have SAP experience, don’t worry, you can learn on the job)
• Use data and insights to support decision-making and improve forecasting accuracy
• Spot opportunities to reduce waste and improve product availability for our customers
• Support strategic projects and suggest ideas to help us keep improving
• Build strong, trusted relationships with store teams and colleagues across Supply Chain
• Promote a clear and consistent approach to driving profitable sales in stores

This role would suit people who

• Are confident working with data; you can spot trends, draw insights and turn them into action 
• Pick up new systems quickly and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment 
• Have strong Microsoft Excel skills (you’re confident using formulas, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) 
• Can build great relationships and work collaboratively with different teams 
• Can adapt quickly and stay organised when priorities change

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays 
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Wagestream app – giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn

Building a diverse environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we’ll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme at Disability Confident Scheme - Co-op Colleagues and more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Diversity and Inclusion

Please note that we may close applications for this role early.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.