Supply Chain Process Improvement Analyst
Bristol, United Kingdom
About us
At Accolade Wines, our purpose is to enrich everyday moments. As one of the world’s leading wine companies, our award-winning portfolio includes beloved brands such as Hardys, Grant Burge, St Hallett, Mud House, Jam Shed and many more. We are one of the largest wine producers in the world – we’ve been around since 1836, and our portfolio has won nearly 9,000 international wine show awards in the last decade.
About the role
The driving force behind our business is our people – we have over 1,000 staff across Australia, the UK, Europe, Asia, South Africa, New Zealand and the Americas, and every one of us is passionate about making the ordinary extraordinary through our amazing wines.
We are recruiting for a Supply Chain Process Improvement Analyst to join our team. The Supply Chain Process Improvement Analyst will play a key role in driving operational excellence by identifying opportunities for improvement, ensuring data-driven decision-making, and supporting project governance.
This role will be responsible for providing insightful analysis, maintaining project management tools and templates, and supporting the delivery of value creation savings within the supply chain.
This is a hybrid role working from home and the office each week.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reporting on the operational health of Supply Chain via review of metrics and benchmarking.
- Providing analysis of opportunities and improvements within the supply chain to support sustainable growth and operational excellence.
- Identifying and deliver value creation savings through process improvements and efficiency gains, for example: inventory holding recommendations, optimal production locations.
- Administering project governance, ensuring adherence to agreed frameworks and best practices.
- Maintaining and develop project management tools, templates, and reporting structures.
- Coaching and support teams across the business in the use of project management tools where required.
- Collaborating closely with internal teams to ensure alignment on process improvements and project priorities.
- Engaging with external stakeholders, including packers, wine suppliers, and third-party logistics providers, to drive operational efficiencies.
- Facilitating opportunity identification / problem solving sessions with cross-functional teams
What you’ll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (highly desirable but not essential).
- Planning / Supply Chain qualifications.
- Experience working with third-party suppliers.
- Interest in Lean methodologies, with a willingness to develop expertise.
- Strong data analysis skills with experience in supply chain environments.
- Experience in FMCG supply chain planning, scheduling, S&OP, MRP-II, and ERP environments (ideally JDE & Anaplan).
- Ability to engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders of all levels, across multiple functions.
- Strong presentation skills to convey insights and recommendations.
- Project management experience, with a structured approach to problem-solving.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, JDE, Anaplan, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Visio (desirable).
What you can expect:
Accolade Wines will provide the ideal climate and a hand-picked rewards package for you to make a difference in our successful and growing business.
You will also have access to:
• A wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
• Flexible working (up to 2-3 days working from home)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Start your weekend early with our Fast Friday finishes!
• Loyalty Leave
• Accolade Wines Anniversary day off
• Go Beyond Day - making a different in your local community
• Access to an extensive online learning library
• Employee Assistance Program
• Various exclusive employee discounts
Want to find out more? Watch us in action here:
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Sound like your kind of drop? Apply now.
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