Supply Chain Analyst

Role: Supply Chain Analyst

Location: Bournemouth

Reference: HOBSF860778

Closing Date: {Expiry Date}

Supply Chain Analyst - Hobbycraft Head Office, BH23 6HG

Salary up to £30,000pa DOE - Pension with a 4% contribution, 25 days holiday increasing every year, 25% discount in our stores plus many more!

We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Analyst to join our expanding team based at our Head Office in Christchurch, Dorset.

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours. Our core business hours are Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm with a flexible approach to start and finish times

Our hybrid working model is 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

Creativity is Hobbycraft’s reason for being, so when you join our fantastic team, you will be surrounded by like-minded imaginative people. We believe that working together and embracing new and innovative ideas are the best way to make our colleagues feel part of something.

About the Role

The primary purpose of the role is to optimise stock levels within Hobbycraft stores, Ecommerce and DC through the analysis of forecasts and trends to ensure great levels of availability of product to meet consumer demand throughout the year.

Working closely with the buying team, other responsibilities include identifying seasonal, life cycle and promotional trends and ensuring software tools are adjusted to reflect these. Managing allocations to stores and providing reports and analysis to ensure range launches land on time. You will be playing a key role in driving our business forward and supporting the company’s growth.

About you

• 1-2 years’ experience in an analyst, Analyst, or merchandiser role preferably within retail
• Able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of working within a fast-paced environment
• Analytical, organized and with an attention to detail
• Previous forecasting experience essential
• Excellent IT Skills, including Excel are required
• Positive and resilient in outlook
• Strong communicator
• Experience of delivering on KPI’s

About our Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Dog Friendly Office!
• 25% Discount Card for Hobbycraft Stores and Haskins
• Free Onsite Parking
• EV Charging Point
• Free Hot Drinks
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays with an increase each holiday year
• Birthday Day Off
• Hybrid Working
• Company pension contribution – up to 4% contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme provide by Retail Trust
• Cash Health Plan with Health Shield
• Contribution towards eyesight test and glasses
• Subsidised gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long service awards and gifts
• Continuous training and development
• Colleague Wellness Programme

We are completely committed to supporting anyone with a disability in applying for our vacancies. If you have a disability and require support throughout our recruitment process, you can contact us at and let us know what adjustments you may need.

At Hobbycraft we celebrate the joy of crafting, and we celebrate all of our colleagues and customers. As a retailer we have a diverse Colleague base from a broad range of all communities. Our colleagues are recruited for their skill, passion, love of craft and customer service, which is also reflected in our customer base. It is this skill and love of crafting which defines them. Hobbycraft, is an equal opportunity employer who takes equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging very seriously, we regularly review our policies and practices to ensure not only compliance, but also best practise from an employment perspective.

Hobbycraft are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to equal and fair treatment for all colleagues or potential colleagues irrespective of race, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origins, religion or belief, disability, age, gender, marital or family status.