Senior Supply Chain Analyst

Senior Supply Chain Analyst

Posted 1 day ago by wax.

Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

Summary: A global organization in the life sciences sector is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract within its Technical Operations function. The role focuses on transforming data usage in the supply chain team, requiring strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and Power BI. The successful candidate will streamline planning processes, enhance dashboards, and support various functions with high-quality analysis. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Streamlining and improving monthly planning processes (currently Excel-heavy)
  • Picking up, maintaining, and enhancing new Power BI dashboards
  • Supporting planning, finance, logistics, and senior leadership with high-quality analysis
  • Identifying inefficiencies and driving data-led improvements
  • Preparing the function for future system implementations through better data foundations
  • Becoming a go-to analytical expert who helps raise maturity across the team

Key Skills:

  • Very strong Excel skills (advanced modelling, Power Query, complex analysis)
  • Hands-on Power BI experience – able to build, maintain, and evolve dashboards
  • A solid understanding of supply chain planning, S&OP, inventory, or logistics
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and manage shifting priorities
  • Curiosity, initiative, and a mindset that always looks for a better way of doing things
  • Experience with Python/SQL/Tableau is a bonus, not essential

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Buckinghamshire

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

A growing global organisation in the life sciences sector is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Analyst to join its Technical Operations function on a 12-month fixed-term contract . If you enjoy solving operational problems, building smart digital tools, and elevating how teams use data, this role will give you the freedom to make a real impact from day one.

The Opportunity You’ll be the analytical engine behind a busy supply chain team that is currently transforming how it uses data. The business is implementing new dashboards, improving planning processes, and preparing for future digital systems. What they need is someone who can turn complex data into clarity — and who loves using Excel and Power BI to make operations run better, faster, and smarter.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Streamlining and improving monthly planning processes (currently Excel-heavy)
  • Picking up, maintaining, and enhancing new Power BI dashboards
  • Supporting planning, finance, logistics, and senior leadership with high-quality analysis
  • Identifying inefficiencies and driving data-led improvements
  • Preparing the function for future system implementations through better data foundations
  • Becoming a go-to analytical expert who helps raise maturity across the team

What You’ll Bring

  • Very strong Excel skills (advanced modelling, Power Query, complex analysis)
  • Hands-on Power BI experience – able to build, maintain, and evolve dashboards
  • A solid understanding of supply chain planning, S&OP, inventory, or logistics
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and manage shifting priorities
  • Curiosity, initiative, and a mindset that always looks for a better way of doing things
  • Experience with Python/SQL/Tableau is a bonus, not essential

Why This Role?

  • You’ll make an immediate and visible difference
  • You’ll shape how a function uses data during a key transformation
  • You’ll work closely with supportive leaders who value insight and efficiency

What’s in It for You

  • This role comes with a strong benefits package designed to support your health and wellbeing including:
  • Private medical insurance through a leading provider
  • Dental cover and access to 24/7 online GP services
  • Generous pension scheme with flexible contributions
  • Income protection and life assurance
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and a paid shutdown between Christmas and New Year to name a few

Location Hybrid – 3 days per week on-site. If you’re someone who loves solving real operational problems, enjoys improving digital tools, and wants the space to influence how a supply chain team evolves, I’d love to hear from you.

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