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Supply Chain Data Analyst

Westfalia Fruit
Kings Hill
1 week ago
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Come and join the leading #avoexperts 🥑

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

 

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading#avoexpertsand considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

 

We’re looking for a Supply Chain Data Analyst to join our team in, Kings Hill, UK.

 

The Supply Chain Business Data sits at the heart of our Global Supply Chain organisation, acting as the analytical engine that turns data into insight and insight into action. Partnering with both global process owners and local market-unit teams, the role provides end-to-end visibility of demand, supply, inventory and logistics performance, enabling fact-based decisions that optimise service, cost and cash. In the near term the analyst will rely heavily on advanced Excel and Microsoft Power BI dashboards, while actively preparing the business for the deployment of Demand-Driven MRP (DDMRP) and other next-generation supply-chain systems. Success in the position will be measured by the quality of decision support delivered, the robustness of data models maintained, and the measurable improvements in our global supply-chain KPIs.

 

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Own and enhance forecasting and inventory models, ensuring robust assumptions and accuracy.
  • Maintain and expand intuitive Power BI dashboards to highlight performance gaps and KPIs.
  • Drive end-to-end planning: analyse demand signals, identify risks, and recommend inventory targets.
  • Provide expert-level Power BI support—train users, document needs, and enable data self-service.
  • Deliver scenario modelling and “what-if” simulations for NPI, promotions, and network changes.
  • Champion continuous improvement with root-cause analysis and the SUPA approach (Standardised, User-friendly, Paperless, Automated).
  • Support digital transformation and DDMRP readiness—map data flows, test systems, and guide transitions.
  • Collaborate across global, regional, and local teams to align analytics with strategic priorities.
  • Contribute to S&OP forums and respond to ad-hoc requests with impactful, data-driven insights.
  • Explore emerging tech like AI forecasting and digital twins to future-proof supply chain operations.

 

 

Requirements

Experience we look for:

Essential

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related STEM field, with experience in supply chain, demand planning, or data analysis in FMCG/CPG environments.
  • Skilled in Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, VBA), Power BI (DAX, ETL pipelines, dashboards), and SQL; proven ability to build and maintain large-scale forecasting and inventory optimization models.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP, APS, and BI system implementations; confident working with ERP data from platforms like SAP and Oracle.
  • Strong understanding of supply chain concepts including safety stock, demand variability, capacity constraints, and network flows; able to translate complex analysis into actionable business insights.
  • Inquisitive, detail-oriented self-starter with excellent communication skills; experienced in managing stakeholders under pressure and influencing across cultures and time zones.

Desirable

  • Post-graduate qualification (e.g., MSc Logistics & Supply Chain, MBA).
  • Exposure to DDMRP or S&OP a distinct advantage.
  • Familiarity with Python or R for statistical modelling is preferable.

Benefits

What can Westfalia Fruit offer you?

  • Hybrid working.
  • 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
  • State of the art office with fresh fruit, bean-to-cup coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice & avocado ice-cream.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Company pension scheme with life insurance cover.
  • Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash.
  • Christmas hampers & a Christmas party.
  • Sausage roll Thursday & pizza lunch days.

Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.

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