About Company
SIG plc is a leading distributor of specialist building products in Europe, with a strong presence in the UK, France, and Germany. With a rich history spanning over 60 years, SIG provides essential materials for construction projects, from insulation and interiors to roofing and exteriors. Committed to sustainability and innovation, SIG empowers its diverse team to deliver exceptional service and value, fostering growth and professional development in a dynamic industry. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and collaborative environment where our employees can thrive and make a tangible impact on our continued success.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Home-Based Inventory Analyst to join our dynamic team, operating remotely from Hillsborough, Sheffield. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in optimizing our inventory levels across multiple product lines, ensuring product availability while minimizing carrying costs. Working independently from your home office, you will leverage advanced data analysis techniques to monitor stock movements, forecast demand, and identify trends and opportunities for improvement within our complex supply chain. This position requires a proactive individual with a keen eye for numbers, capable of transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive efficiency and support strategic decision-making.
As a Home-Based Inventory Analyst, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to maintain a lean yet robust supply chain. You will be responsible for developing and implementing inventory strategies, performing root cause analysis on discrepancies, and recommending data-driven solutions to enhance our inventory accuracy and forecasting models. Your daily tasks will involve deep dives into sales data, historical performance, supplier lead times, and promotional plans to refine demand predictions. You will also play a key role in managing obsolescence and slow-moving stock, proposing effective strategies for reduction. Utilizing your strong analytical skills, you will generate regular reports and dashboards, presenting clear, concise summaries of inventory performance and key metrics to senior management.
This role requires excellent communication skills, as you will be translating complex analytical findings into understandable recommendations for various stakeholders across the business. While home-based, you will be an integral part of our virtual team, participating in regular online meetings and collaborating seamlessly through digital communication tools. We are looking for someone who thrives in an autonomous environment, possesses exceptional problem-solving abilities, and is committed to continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced analyst to contribute significantly to a leading building materials distributor, making a tangible impact on our operational success from a flexible remote setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze inventory levels across various product categories to ensure optimal stock availability.
- Develop and implement robust inventory forecasting models based on historical data, market trends, and sales forecasts.
- Identify and investigate inventory discrepancies, performing root cause analysis and recommending corrective actions.
- Collaborate with procurement, sales, and logistics teams to synchronize inventory strategies with business objectives.
- Generate regular reports on inventory performance, stock turns, obsolescence, and key supply chain metrics.
- Optimize stock allocation and replenishment strategies to minimize carrying costs and reduce stock-outs.
- Proactively manage slow-moving and obsolete inventory, developing strategies for liquidation or repurposing.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of inventory management processes and systems.
- Utilize ERP systems and advanced analytical tools to extract, manipulate, and interpret large datasets.
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
Required Skills
- Proven experience as an Inventory Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst, or similar role (3+ years).
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in data manipulation and interpretation.
- Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, advanced formulas).
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365) and inventory management software.
- Excellent understanding of supply chain principles, inventory management best practices, and forecasting techniques.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote work environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Knowledge of SQL or other database query languages.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., APICS CSCP, CPIM).
- Previous experience in the building materials or wholesale distribution industry.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive annual salary and performance-related bonus scheme.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Flexible home-based working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Company discount scheme on various products and services.
- Employee assistance program.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
How to Apply
To embark on this exciting opportunity as our Home-Based Inventory Analyst, please click on the application link below. You will be directed to our careers portal where you can submit your CV and cover letter, outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role. We look forward to reviewing your application!