Lead Analytics Manager - Supply Chain
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 October 2025 |
| Location: | Equity House, Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough,, NN8 1LT |
| Company: | Booker Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 27715 |
Summary
As part of our continued focus on building a smarter, more agile supply chain, we’re excited to offer an opportunity for a passionate and forward-thinking colleague to step into the role of Lead Supply Chain Analytics Manager.
This is a high-impact role at the heart of Booker’s supply chain strategy, ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, driving innovation through data, and influencing long-term business outcomes. You’ll play a key role in shaping our network design, improving inbound capacity planning, and simplifying the systems and processes that underpin our operations.
Why Apply?
- Shape the future of Booker’s supply chain in a role with real strategic influence
- Work with a supportive and ambitious team that values innovation and continuous improvement
- Gain exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional projects
- Grow your career within the Tesco Group, with access to development opportunities and internal mobility
Strategic Network Planning
- Lead the development of long-term plans for our supply chain network, ensuring we’re set up to meet future demand efficiently
- Use data and scenario modelling to evaluate network utilisation and identify opportunities for optimisation
- Collaborate with logistics, commercial, and operational teams to align network design with business strategy
Reporting & Insight
- Own and evolve our reporting suite for inbound capacity, warehouse utilisation, and supplier performance
- Build dashboards and tools that provide clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders
- Help the business make smarter decisions by turning complex data into compelling business case
Automation & Simplification
- Identify manual processes that can be automated to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Work closely with IT and data teams to streamline data flows and reduce system complexity
- Lead the simplification of legacy tools and reporting platforms to improve usability and reduce duplication
Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead and develop a small team of analysts, fostering a culture of curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvement
- Act as a connector between supply chain, commercial, and technology teams
- Champion data-driven thinking across the wider Booker business
Experience in supply chain analytics, planning, or strategy—ideally within Booker, Tesco, or a similar environment
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools like Excel, SQL & Python
A track record of simplifying complex systems and driving automation
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
A collaborative mindset and a passion for making things better
Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., Supply Chain, Engineering, Maths, Business)