Supply Chain Inventory Analyst

The Job

A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking a detail-oriented Supply Chain Inventory Analyst to support a critical site transition project on a 12 month contract. This role is essential in ensuring business continuity during the transfer of packaging operations between international manufacturing sites.

This is a hands on, project focused position requiring strong analytical skills and cross functional collaboration. You will manage inventory movements, monitor stock levels, and coordinate system updates to support a seamless transition of production activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor "bridge stock" levels and track depletion rates of legacy inventory
• Coordinate the transfer of Finished Goods, working closely with logistics and quality teams
• Ensure stock release aligns with required system updates
• Facilitate communication between distribution centres, manufacturing sites, supply planners, and local affiliates
• Provide clear timelines and updates to stakeholders regarding inventory transitions
• Perform regular inventory reconciliations and publish weekly status updates
• Track and manage inventory lifecycle using FEFO (First Expired, First Out) principles
• Identify and elevate risks related to short dated or excess stock
• Support compliance with internal controls and operational standards
• Produce daily "Stock at Risk" reports for project governance teams
• Monitor Days on Hand (DOH) to prevent overstocking or supply gaps
• Maintain and update inventory tracking dashboards (Excel) for real time visibility
• Analyse inventory data to support decision making during the transition

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Supply Chain or Inventory Management
• Experience in pharmaceutical or medical device environments is an advantage
• Strong ERP experience (SAP or similar systems preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g. VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Power Query)
• Proven ability to analyse and reconcile large datasets