Lead Analytics Manager - Supply Chain

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About the role

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

Main Responsibilities

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

You will need

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)

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package