Olympus are recruiting for a Supply Chain Analyst to join us on a full-time permanent basis.
As a Supply Chain Specialist, you will be responsible for the construction, maintenance, and analysis of Business Plans for the company’s sales and purchases, in order for demand to be met effectively. Along with monitoring the health of our inventory and ensuring any necessary action is taken, you will also be asked to prepare and distribute various reports as requested by the business.
Key Responsibilities

• Proactive collaboration with all departments as necessary to provide draft plan and obtain pipeline information for final submission
• Consolidate pipeline and forecast information in the form of Business Plan and Monthly Rolling Forecasts, sending to Head Office and suppliers as required
• Manage and maintain safety stocks to ensure service levels to our customers are met
• Prepare complete inventory analysis reports to be presented internally and externally, making recommendations to optimise stock levels
• Maintain and distribute offers lists to sell old inventory at a reduced price
• Develop and create reports from our core systems to support various departments across the business
• Production of monthly KPI’s
• Decipher complex information to produce and maintain reports for internal and external use, ensuring effective communication at all levels

What skills and qualifications are we looking for?

• You will have a good understanding of Forecasting, Planning and Inventory Management from a similar position or environment
• Demonstrate good written communication and telephone manner across all levels
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office including Word and Outlook
• You'll need to possess advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Knowledge of SQL Query is highly advantageous
• Highly organised, with the ability to work to deadlines

What does Olympus offer?

• In addition to a competitive salary, Olympus contributes greatly to employee pensions
• All employees are eligible for private medical cover and life assurance
• A generous annual leave entitlement which increases over your length of service
• We have a subsidised staff restaurant on-site (and free parking)
• You will be entitled to an annual health check
• Other benefits include discounted gym membership, cashback and discounts, enhanced parental leave and so much more!

About Olympus: in the UK & Ireland
A global leader in the medical device and technology industry, for more than 100 years Olympus has focused on making people's lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling. Our products and solutions help to diagnose, prevent, and treat illnesses, further scientific research and keep people safe
Olympus UK & Ireland (UI) is one of the largest, and most profitable regions in EMEA. As both a Legal Manufacturer and Sales Center, we have a passionate and committed workforce of almost 1,000 people developing and advancing our medical technologies, and supporting both public (NHS/HSE) and private healthcare customers across the region.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Flexitime
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Shuttle service provided
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Can you please confirm your salary expectation?
• What is your notice period or availability to start?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southend-on-Sea
Reference ID: KM/SCSA