Forecast & Replenishment Support Analyst - Newcastle Upon Tyne

Vacancy Details

Greggs have an excellent opportunity for a Forecast and Replenishment Support Analyst to join our Commercial team. Based at Quorum Business Park, Longbenton, this is a full time role for a maternity cover (12-16 month fixed term contract).

Join the Family

We believe in growing together – as a united team and working towards the achievement of our vision which is to be a winning brand in the food-on-the-go market.  Greggs is a much loved and trusted brand with a strong traditional bakery heritage.  Our people are what makes our business successful. 

We aim to provide our people with a great place to work, where they feel valued by listening, developing and rewarding them.

Salary

Up to £22,000 per annum (depending on experience level)

Work Pattern

This role supports our retail operation and there is a requirement to work some weekends and bank holidays.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Analyst to join the new Forecast & Replenishment Team, who form part of the Commercial Planning function, based in Newcastle.  The main focus of the role will be to support the Forecast & Replenishment Team.  Working alongside IT Support functions, Supply Chain and Retail, the role will maximise availability, minimise stales and waste, and ensure all key events are planned and executed effectively.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Scheduling and running routine key reports using business reporting tools: Business Objects and Oracle
• Supporting in the design and creation of reports to meet the business requirement, liaising with the Management Information Team, as required, to gain support and increase capability
• Supporting and training colleagues in the creation of bespoke ad-hoc reports
• Supporting the development and training of SAP based system reports
• Working with 3rd party consultants to develop system functionality in line with business requirements including documentation and training of colleagues
• Supporting in the identification and logging of any system issues liaising with the Support teams to monitor solution
• Managing the maintenance of key system Masterdata fields to ensure required settings are in place for the forecast production
• Carrying out detailed analysis to understand the impact of key trading times in shop sales behaviour
• Carrying out detailed analysis to determine the impact of external factors such as weather on shop sales behaviour
• Applying ‘Demand Influencing’ factors to affect the system forecast at key periods including National events
• Evaluating forecast output in line with expectations
• Carrying out analysis to understand shop type impact on sales behaviour and manage this in the forecast at key times

Skills

Highly numerate graduate with a strong analytical background, ideally a qualification in A Level Maths
• Confident individual with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• An ability to work cross-functionally within Greggs
• Strong PC skills and an ability to interrogate information using Excel
• Logical thinker with excellent problem solving skills
• Results focussed with strong planning and organisation skills
• An ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously within challenging deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to influence at all levels whilst maintaining a strong customer focus

Benefits

• Our Greggs Employee discount Scheme is very generous, offering you up to 50% off our food
• Your holiday entitlement starts with 26 days, in addition to Bank Holidays, which increases with service up to a maximum of 30 days after 25 years’ service (pro-rata for part time)
• After 6 months service you may be eligible  for our profit share scheme
• You will be invited to participate in our Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 7.5% of your salary, subject to the Company meeting certain performance criteria.
• You will automatically join our Greggs pension scheme which is a fantastic way to save for your retirement and allows you to benefit from employer contributions and tax advantages
• Defined contribution management pension scheme
• Death in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year’s salary

Other benefits include

• Private Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsidised for your dependants
• Permanent Health Insurance which is a replacement income scheme
• Share Save and Share Incentive Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Your Application

During the application process we’ll keep in touch every step of the way.  We know how big a decision it is for you to apply for a job.  Once you do we’ll work hard to keep you up to speed on how your application is progressing.  With your help we can make your application as quick and as smooth as possible.

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