Supply Chain Analyst - Didcot, United Kingdom - Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Oxford Nanopore Technologies

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Didcot, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is headquartered at the Oxford Science Park outside Oxford, UK, with satellite offices and commercial presence in many global locations across the US, APAC and Europe.

Oxford Nanopore's sequencing platform is the only technology that offers real-time analysis (for rapid insights), in fully scalable formats from pocket to population scale, that can analyse native DNA or RNA and sequence any length of fragment to achieveshort to ultra-long read lengths.

Our goal is to enable the analysis of any living thing, by anyone, anywhere. We offer real-time nanopore-based DNA/RNA sequencing technology: accessible, easy to use and fully scalable for any requirement

The Details...

Working as a Supply Chain Analyst, the responsibilities for this role are:

Support the Supply Chain Manager for Flow Cells to create and implement delivery schedules with suppliers, ensuring the inventory buffer stock is maintained and controlled within agreed ranges
Work closely with internal collaborators to understand business requirements and translate this into a clear and accurate plan for suppliers to deliver against
Provide forecasts and manage purchase agreements with suppliers to ensure order coverage is in place to support future demand
Record and report on the status of suppliers' performance against key performance indicators
Raise purchase agreements/requisitions/orders, process works orders and reconcile invoices
Relationship management; being the key point of contact for external suppliers and internal departments daily
Support the department to provide the endtoend procurement process including the delivery of cost savings, spend under budget and driving innovation
Support the change management process for updates and new product introduction including the creation and updating of parts, bills of material, costs, etc. on our ERP and inventory planning systems
Assist internal and external partners to resolve any quality alerts
Highlight and raise concerns which may impact our customers or business needs
Management of buffer stock using Demand Driven Materials Requirement Planning methodologies
Proactively manage inventory by reducing the risks of aged/obsolete stock

What We're Looking For...
Essential

Demonstrable experience of working in materials planning, procurement or planning role which includes supplier interaction
Working knowledge of BOM's, material requirements planning, item setups and cost roll ups
Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative mentality with a flexible approach to changing daily priorities
Has an eye for detail, strong level of accuracy and works well under pressure
Exceptional communication skills with the confidence to communicate with collaborators at all levels
Drive to 'make things happen', enable solutions and use best practices in the process
Commercial awareness with a clear understanding of the need to deliver the plan
Willing to work hard from day one in a dynamic, fastpaced, constantly evolving company

Preferred

Experience managing internal partners, external suppliers and working to very tight deadlines
Experience gathering and analysing data to drive planning, delivery and tracking of materials
Experience in Office 365, especially Excel, and Dynamics 36
Experience of change control processes and implementations
Experience of both regulatory and nonregulatory industries
Ideally APICS or CIPS qualified but not essential
Experience of Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP) would be beneficial
Strong analytical skills

We offer outstanding benefits to include an attractive bonus, generous pension contributions, private healthcare and an excellent starting salary.

Based within beautiful, landscaped surroundings with tree-lined walks, water features and a lake, all of whichmake for a wonderful working environment.

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