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Supply Analyst Salary:
Competitive salary plus bonus & benefits Location:
Head Office, Leicestershire Next PLC is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Supply Analyst to support our exciting partnerships with iconic brands like Victoria’s Secret, Joules, JoJo Maman Bébé, Reiss, and FatFace. This is your opportunity to play a key role in our supply chain managing over 400 retail non-stock SKUs while helping onboard new partners and improving operational efficiency. If you thrive on managing data, solving problems, and communicating with diverse stakeholders, we’d love to hear from you. About the Role
As a Supply Chain Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of our Purchasing and Supply Team. You’ll manage and optimise stock planning, supplier relationships, and internal operations. This includes: Supply Planning & Analysis:
Creating, updating, and analysing supply plans to ensure seamless operations. Stock Inventory Control:
Managing stock levels, addressing slow-moving lines, and resolving supply risks. Supplier Management:
Collaborating with category buyers and suppliers to optimise forecasting and delivery. Gift Card Management:
Ensuring efficient stock levels for gift cards in stores. Environmental Data:
Owning packaging data submissions for sustainability reporting. Internal Communication:
Coordinating stakeholder meetings and store visits. Reporting & Queries:
Providing data insights, dashboards, and resolving queries to enhance decision-making. Finance Interface:
Driving supplier compliance and resolving invoice-related queries. What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and commercially savvy professional with the following skills and experience: Essential: Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills. A proven track record within supply chain analysis. Confidence in managing and interpreting large datasets. Excellent Excel skills. Outstanding communication (both written and verbal). Logical thinking and problem-solving mindset. A proactive, “can-do” attitude. Desirable: Retail knowledge or experience. Familiarity with supplier management and third-party collaborations. Experience creating dashboards and understanding supply chains. What You’ll Gain
A dynamic, hands-on role where no two days are the same. Opportunities to visit our non-stock warehouse in Bristol and stores to gain an in-depth understanding of our retail operations. Collaboration with a variety of stakeholders, suppliers, and leading partner brands. The chance to contribute to the onboarding of new partners, expanding your expertise in supply chain management. About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland? We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online, and it’s now possible to buy online from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global! About some of our Benefits
25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT) Company performance based bonus On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty Early VIP access to sale stock Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops Restaurants with great food at amazing prices Access to a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services Free on-site parking Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification Direct to Work - Discount online and in-store, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail. Job Info
Job Identification 69050 Job Category Finance Posting Date 01/08/2025, 09:43 AM
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Job Title:
Supply Analyst Salary:
Competitive salary plus bonus & benefits Location:
Head Office, Leicestershire Next PLC is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Supply Analyst to support our exciting partnerships with iconic brands like Victoria’s Secret, Joules, JoJo Maman Bébé, Reiss, and FatFace. This is your opportunity to play a key role in our supply chain managing over 400 retail non-stock SKUs while helping onboard new partners and improving operational efficiency. If you thrive on managing data, solving problems, and communicating with diverse stakeholders, we’d love to hear from you. About the Role
As a Supply Chain Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of our Purchasing and Supply Team. You’ll manage and optimise stock planning, supplier relationships, and internal operations. This includes: Supply Planning & Analysis:
Creating, updating, and analysing supply plans to ensure seamless operations. Stock Inventory Control:
Managing stock levels, addressing slow-moving lines, and resolving supply risks. Supplier Management:
Collaborating with category buyers and suppliers to optimise forecasting and delivery. Gift Card Management:
Ensuring efficient stock levels for gift cards in stores. Environmental Data:
Owning packaging data submissions for sustainability reporting. Internal Communication:
Coordinating stakeholder meetings and store visits. Reporting & Queries:
Providing data insights, dashboards, and resolving queries to enhance decision-making. Finance Interface:
Driving supplier compliance and resolving invoice-related queries. What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and commercially savvy professional with the following skills and experience: Essential: Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills. A proven track record within supply chain analysis. Confidence in managing and interpreting large datasets. Excellent Excel skills. Outstanding communication (both written and verbal). Logical thinking and problem-solving mindset. A proactive, “can-do” attitude. Desirable: Retail knowledge or experience. Familiarity with supplier management and third-party collaborations. Experience creating dashboards and understanding supply chains. What You’ll Gain
A dynamic, hands-on role where no two days are the same. Opportunities to visit our non-stock warehouse in Bristol and stores to gain an in-depth understanding of our retail operations. Collaboration with a variety of stakeholders, suppliers, and leading partner brands. The chance to contribute to the onboarding of new partners, expanding your expertise in supply chain management. About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland? We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online, and it’s now possible to buy online from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global! About some of our Benefits
25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT) Company performance based bonus On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty Early VIP access to sale stock Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops Restaurants with great food at amazing prices Access to a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services Free on-site parking Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification Direct to Work - Discount online and in-store, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail. Job Info
Job Identification 69050 Job Category Finance Posting Date 01/08/2025, 09:43 AM
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