Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Analyst South East England | Inside IR35 This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain Analyst to join a growing Data & Analytics function on an initial contract basis. You will work on high-impact projects across supply chain and logistics, using advanced analytics to solve operational challenges and drive improvements in stock visibility, availability and performance. The Company They are a well-established organisation undergoing continued investment in data and analytics capabilities. Their Analytics & Data team plays a key role in supporting business-critical decisions across supply chain and operations. With a collaborative culture and modern cloud-based data environment, they offer the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly influence business performance. The team works closely with operational stakeholders, delivering data-driven insights that create measurable impact. The Role and Deliverables Analyse large and complex supply chain and logistics datasets to identify trends, issues and improvement opportunities. Partner with operational stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate requirements into analytical solutions. Use SQL and cloud-based data tools to investigate stock visibility, stock health, availability and logistics performance. Deliver actionable insights and recommendations that support operational and commercial decision-making. Take ownership of analytics projects from requirements gathering through to insight delivery and stakeholder presentation. Support a range of supply chain and logistics initiatives within a fast-paced, data-driven environment. Your Skills & Experience Strong SQL skills with the ability to write, optimise and develop complex queries independently. Experience working with large, complex datasets and uncovering meaningful insights. Exposure to Databricks and modern data platforms. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a curious, investigative approach. Experience managing stakeholders and communicating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to take ownership of projects and deliver outcomes with minimal supervision. Experience analysing supply chain, logistics, inventory, stock or operational datasets. Experience within retail or similar operationally focused environments is highly desirable. Python experience would be beneficial. Demonstrable experience delivering insights and business impact, rather than solely producing reports or dashboards. How to Apply If you have strong SQL expertise, experience working with operational data, and enjoy using analytics to solve complex supply chain challenges, please apply with your latest CV.