Supply Chain Analyst

Company: Sodexo

Location: Hybrid - London/Manchester/Stevenage Area

Salary: Up to £41,700 depending on experience

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 witness the real impact of your contributions while enhancing your skills in a fast-paced and supportive environment. We are flexible on location, the role can be office based or Hybrid. Please be aware most of the team are based in the Stevenage office and there will be a requirement to attend meetings there regularly.

Main Responsibilities

• 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 to 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 consolidate 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

Package Description

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached. Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we're on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. 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 run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

#s1-Gen

We're looking for a Supply Chain Analystwith a real passion for the power of data to join ourSupplier 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 witness the real impact of your contributions while enhancing your skills in a fast-paced and supportive environment.We are flexible on location, the role can be office based or Hybrid. Please be aware most of the team are based in the Stevenage office and there will be a requirement to attend meetings there regularlyMain ResponsibilitiesSupport the
implementation of a robust supplier performance management processMaintaining supply chain data records to support supplier performance management and LogisticsPreparing reports for regular supplier and/or client meetingsConsistent analysis of available data i.e., performance data, logistics data, customer satisfaction, supply solutions logsAssist with the commercial analysis of supply chain initiatives including but not limited to product rationalisation, service efficiencies and logistics efficienciesProvide useful & timely reports to respective supplier relationship leads and senior managementDevelop a suite of management information that supports business need/priorities, developing reports in line with business strategy & directionAd hoc reporting & analysis in line with overall Procurement activitySupport the Head of Responsible Sourcing with analysis of Responsible Sourcing data to support delivery of the Responsible Sourcing strategyThe Ideal CandidateExperience 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 salesExcellent numeracy and problem-solving skills with the ability to confidently handle numbers and/or undertake statistical analysisExpert 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 mannerReliable and able to demonstrate initiative when working with minimal supervisionTrustworthy and discrete in dealing with highly confidential materialGood attention to detail and be able to work to deadlinesTo be able to demonstrate a flexible

ability to predetermine workload demand and prioritisation skills, to be able to identify the urgent business need for supportPackage DescriptionUp to £41,700 depending on experienceWorking with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way.In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached. Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!About The CompanyAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create
a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity.We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.We recognise that we're on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.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 run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates
with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.