Inventory Analyst

Company Details and Job Overview:A well-known brand in Cumbria are looking to appoint a new Inventory Analyst to join their growing team. This role is based on site at their Cumbrian manufacturing facility and they form part of a large and successful PLC.The business prides itself on achieving impressive staff retention levels through offering an inclusive and friendly working culture, and providing opportunities for career development for staff at all levels.This opportunity is well suited to a data driven individual with an analytical mindset. The role involves plenty of stakeholder interaction including liaison with supply chain, warehouse and sales teams, building and maintaining strong working relationships to support the business and optimise inventory efficiency.Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:• Flexibility on working hours• 33 days annual leave entitlement• Family cover private medical insurance and critical illness cover• Life cover 4 x salary• Health cash plan• Generous discount schemes• Company pension• Free on-site parkingYour New Role as Inventory Analyst:• Responsibility for managing inventory produced from demand forecasts, analysing inventory data and ensuring the right products are available for customers• Creating and maintaining forecast models, incorporating BI and forecast information gathered from internal departments• Reviewing historical sales trends, research demand drivers, preparing forecast data and evaluating forecasting results• Reconciling internal activities to identify any significant discrepancies, refining model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions• Ensuring a consistent supply of product that meets customer demand, liaising with relevant 3rd parties as required• Providing input to the supply planning and developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products and discontinuesExperience & Qualifications Required to Apply:The successful candidate will have good analytical capabilities and demonstrate strong IT skills including advanced Excel and knowledge of demand forecasting/planning tools. Strong report writing and presenting skills are required with the ability to interpret data and convert into meaningful information to stakeholders. A forward thinking working approach and good commercial acumen is also required with commitment to continuous improvement to support ongoing business growth and success.This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance.Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.