Supply Chain Analyst
Based at Asda House in Leeds

Looking for an opportunity that’s fun, fast paced, customer focused, commercial with fantastic development opportunities? Then look no further! Our Supply Chain teams are at the ‘heart’ of our business and front and centre of all we do. By working collaboratively with our Buying, Merchandising and Merchandise Planning teams, they focus on delivering excellent availability for our customers and cost savings to the business. From the fast, reactive world of fresh food supply right through to import planning, there’s so many areas of opportunity. A career in Supply isn’t about ‘pressing buttons’; it’s about driving innovation, delivering results and landing initiatives which impact the stores and customer in a positive way. Joining our supply chain is the chance to take ownership of your own category, to take control, to influence ways of working and see your results come to life each time you step into a store.


What you’ll be responsible for:

Category demand planning and data analysis

Take ownership of shelf availability across your specific product area(s)

Grow and develop your specific product area by spotting trends, exploiting opportunities and pre-empting business risk Work cross functionally & collaborate with multiple central teams prioritising your workload whilst managing expectations and escalating replenishment issues when appropriate

Day to day management of suppliers and inventory levels

Manage range changes, seasonal and promotional strategies

Drive business improvement and cost saving initiatives across the supply chain

Drive improved KPI performance

About you:

With experience gained in either a retail store or head office environment, you’ll be motivated by a role which challenges you on a daily basis, tests your agility and satisfies your desire to achieve results. You’ll relish being part of a passionate, energetic team which thrives under pressure as you work together to provide creative solutions; all with the customer in mind.

You’ll be highly numerate & analytical - you’ll demonstrate commercial thinking and be capable of collating and evaluating data to support fact based recommendations

You’ll have experience of, or a passion for, analysing large amounts of data

Excellent PC skills, including strong MS Excel skills and/ or a basic knowledge of SQL

Strong communication skills; able to develop collaborative internal and external relationships

A keen eye for detail, excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively

A team player with a natural ability to seek solutions and solve problems, you’ll have either gained experience in a supply chain, merchandising or stock replenishment environment or be taking your first career step after education (training will be provided)

Your benefits:

You’ll receive an excellent benefits package which includes colleague discount, share save scheme & competitive pension. We also like to share our success; after all you made it happen, so every eligible colleague is also part of the Asda bonus scheme. The development opportunities are endless and we’ll support you every step of the way to help further your career.