Data Analyst

Are you an experienced Supply Chain Analyst, Data Analyst or Supply Chain Coordinator with a passion for data accuracy, reporting and continuous improvement?

Do you enjoy turning complex supply chain data into meaningful insights that improve planning, inventory and operational performance?, We’re supporting a leading manufacturing business in Fareham who are looking to recruit a Supply Chain Data Analyst to join their Supply Chain team.

What’s the role all about?

As a Supply Chain Data Analyst, you’ll play a key role in maintaining, analysing and improving supply chain data to support effective planning and operational decision-making.

Working closely with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Production and Operations teams, you’ll ensure data integrity across ERP systems while producing meaningful reports and identifying opportunities to improve business performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining analytical thinking with practical problem solving within a manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and validate supply chain master data within ERP systems
• Analyse supply chain data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities
• Produce regular KPI reports and performance dashboards
• Support inventory management and stock optimisation activities
• Ensure Bills of Materials (BOMs), part numbers and planning data remain accurate
• Work closely with Planning, Purchasing, Production and Engineering teams
• Investigate data discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Support forecasting, scheduling and demand planning activities
• Develop reports using Excel and business reporting tools
• Drive continuous improvement in data quality and reporting processes
• Support system improvements and supply chain projects
• Ensure data governance and documentation standards are maintained, This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business where you’ll play a key role in improving supply chain performance and supporting operational excellence.

You’ll work with multiple departments, influence business decisions and help drive continuous improvement through data.

• Experience within a Supply Chain, Planning or Data Analyst role
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Experience using Power BI, SQL or other reporting tools
• Knowledge of production planning and inventory control
• Understanding of manufacturing processes
• Experience supporting continuous improvement projects
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles

About you

You’re naturally analytical and enjoy using data to solve problems and improve business performance.

You’ll be:

• Highly organised
• Detail-oriented
• Curious and proactive
• A confident communicator
• Comfortable working with large volumes of data
• Passionate about continuous improvement