Job Introduction

We’re looking for a MESS Analyst to play a key role in shaping how our national supply network operates. This is a highly commercial, data‑driven position where your insight will directly influence profitability, efficiency and customer service across multiple manufacturing sites and distribution points.

Working within the national Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) framework, you’ll analyse production capacity, transport costs, product specifications and customer requirements to identify the most cost‑effective source of supply. It’s a role that sits at the heart of the business, partnering closely with commercial, operations and supply chain teams to ensure smart, balanced decisions that deliver measurable financial impact.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with large datasets and turning analysis into action, this is an opportunity to make a real difference at scale.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Optimising supply source decisions across the national network, ensuring the right product is delivered from the right place at the right cost.
• Analysing customer orders and supply options, balancing production costs, transportation expense, capacity constraints and service requirements.
• Maintaining and refining the MESS model, including cost and revenue analysis, reason code tracking and monitoring non‑optimal or cross‑border deliveries.
• Regularly reviewing production capacity and network footprint, identifying constraints and opportunities, and making recommendations to improve utilisation and efficiency.
• Producing weekly and monthly reports that highlight performance trends, compliance with optimal supply decisions and opportunities to improve margin.
• Working closely with commercial, operations, logistics and planning teams to investigate deviations from optimal supply, quantify financial impact, and drive practical improvements.
• Contributing to the monthly S&OP process, providing analysis, insight and clear recommendations.
• Supporting the development of dashboards and analytical tools using platforms such as Power BI and Anaplan.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is naturally analytical, commercially aware and comfortable working with complexity. You’ll be curious, detail‑focused and motivated by solving optimisation problems using data and insight.

• Experience in supply chain planning, operations analysis, business analysis or a similar analytical role.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with ERP or planning systems such as SAP or Anaplan will be an advantage.
• Understanding of how supply decisions impact cost, service and margin.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
• A degree in a relevant analytical discipline (supply chain, operations, engineering, business, data analytics or mathematics) is essential.

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We don't just offer a job, we offer a career. Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
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• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities
• Training and development opportunities

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Job Reference: [Employer hidden]/TP/115/7803 | Closing Date: 19 May, 2026