Title: Supplier Performance Analyst
Location: Liverpool England GB
Type: Full-time
Workplace: Hybrid remote
Job Description:
About us.
We are?The Very Group?and we're here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That's why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on?Very.co.uk?to help them say yes to the things they love. We're just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.
About the role.
You will be working closely with the Supplier Performance Manager in providing governance around the performance management of around 200 own brand suppliers / 300 factories across Fashion, Home and Electrical. You will maintain and refine a KPI (Key Performance Indicator) review process for our overseas sourcing hubs and agent partners.
You will also be providing management information (MI), strategic insight and analytical support across Sourcing and Retail to enable fact-based decision making. Analysing the cost impact and profitability of various initiatives and providing analysis that supports our sustainable agenda. Through this you will communicate at all levels of the business to highlight opportunities and mitigate risks within own brand suppliers' performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Support own brand category teams and global sourcing by reporting on sourcing KPIs and conducting root-cause analysis to improve performance.
Compile management information (MI) from various data sources to create MI packs for in-depth analysis of sourcing KPIs.
Produce supplier scorecards to aid strategic supplier decisions and external reporting.
Ensure data consistency by collaborating with data stakeholders to maintain a single source of accurate supply base data.
Maintain an attributes database for the own brand supply base to support future analysis and decision-making.
Provide analytical support for sustainability initiatives, including managing the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) mass balance process and calculating material usage for carbon footprint analysis.
Analyse cost impacts of sourcing routes with sourcing and country managers, considering local wages, material costs, and currency changes.
About you.
Advanced Excel skills are essential, as the current MI reporting is Excel based - bringing in data from numerous different systemic sources.
Familiarity with data visualisation tools, such as Power BI, is advantageous, along with experience in database management.
Proven ability to interrogate data and draw conclusions, with the capability to break down complex problems and datasets to identify patterns, trends, and insights.
Process-oriented mindset, with the ability to analyse current workflows and identify areas for improvement.
Aptitude for working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to gather data and implement solutions, while also being able to work independently, managing your own deadlines and priorities.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information to key stakeholders at all levels of the business, both in writing and verbally.
Some of our benefits.
Flexible, hybrid working model
Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
1.000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
30 days holiday + bank holidays
Udemy learning access
Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
Matched pension up to 6%
More benefits can be found?on our career site
Equal opportunities
We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
