Supply Chain Analyst

Astro Lighting is a leading designer and producer of contemporary lighting for high-end residential and hospitality markets. Established in 1997, our products are supplied to homeowners and professionals through a network of international partners. Our head office located in the UK is complimented by satellite locations in Italy, Germany, and the USA.

For 26 years, our Co-Founders John Fearon and James Bassant have been at the heart of the business, sharing a commitment to British lighting design and a passion for quality and precision. Our creative ethos has remained consistent throughout - that good design demands simplicity, delivering products with technical excellence that extend far beyond their design aesthetic.

As a trusted, dynamic, and continually growing supplier, our extensive range complements every aspect of luxury living and hospitality, from bedrooms and bathrooms to living areas, corridors, and exteriors, and can be seen within projects across the globe.

Role overview

A Supply Chain Analyst is being sought to further strengthen the Operations team, which serves the global business. Based at Astro HQ in Harlow, UK, and reporting to the Head of Procurement.

The role will support the Operations Team to improve the company's timely delivery of products to its customers Globally by analysing data and used methods.

If you can tick a number of the below requirements, have relevant experience/qualifications and feel like you can add something to the team, then we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Conducting inventory analysis and designing reports accordingly.
• Monitoring and collecting data on current operations, including open supplier orders, shipping, warehousing, and delivery.
• Gathering data on each step within the supply chain, and using it to recommend change to reduce costs.
• Communicating with other departments within the company to identify efficiency issues, propose changes for improvement.
• Managing Astro Demand Planning Software, working with our partner to further develop its scope & output.

About you

• Must have quantitative and analytical skills
• Must have expert knowledge of Excel
• Problem solving skills
• Critical-thinking skills
• Strong collaboration skills

What we offer

• 25 days' holiday to start
• Free car (and bike) parking at our office
• Weekly yoga and PT classes, fresh fruit and running clubs
• Study support
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, support from our Mental Health First Aiders and regular check-ins with your manager
• Generous contributions to your pension
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Discounts on our beautiful products
• Cycle to Work and Eyecare voucher schemes
• Employee Referral Scheme Bonus
• and if you've been with us for two years, enhanced maternity and paternity provisions.