Distribution Network Analyst Location is not Specific to Wellingborough

Job Description

About the roleThe Distribution Network and Customer team is responsible for shaping and building our future distribution network, ensuring we have the capacity and facilities to offer unbeatable service to our customers.As Network Development Analyst, you will play a pivotal part in the development of the Distribution network to ensure that we have the capacity to shape and support the future growth of the business as it expands. This could include modelling where newDC’s should be located or the optimum delivery days and times which meet our customers requirements whilst maximising delivery efficiency.The wider team includes the Customer Service Team –the single point of contact for over 5000 customers and the Facilities Team – responsible for cost-effective delivery of capital projects and day to day maintenance across Distribution.Together these teams support the wider Distribution teams, operating from 10 Distribution Centres and serving 191 Booker Cash and Carry branches and over 5000 independent retail customers. We make over 10,000 deliveries per week.Role Responsibility

• Using distribution simulation tools (for example Supply Chain Guru X and Paragon) to identify and simulate changes which improve and optimise our Distribution network.
• Using a combination of data and business understanding to turn data into insight, defining problems, designing creative solutions and implementing them in the business.
• Reporting data accurately and turning it into useful information which has context and supporting narrative.
• Developing a deep understanding of how the wholesale industry and our end-to-end distribution operations work and why.
• Supporting applications which simplify business processes for Customer Services, Facilities, and the wider Supply Chain team.
• Supporting the day-to-day operation of the Customer Services, Facilities and the wider supply chain team. Creating tools which simplify their processes.
• Measuring the costs & benefits associated with your work.
• Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence.

You will needThis role will have exposure to teams across the Booker business as well as interaction with the whole distribution network. This is an excellent opportunity to develop cross-functional working and problem-solving skills.Key Skills and Experience To be the very best candidate you will need to be a keen problem-solver who can demonstrate:

• Strong business acumen and the drive to make changes to the way the company operates
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to simplify complex issues and implement practical solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage and collaborate with other teams to deliver to objectives
• The ability to innovate new and pragmatic solutions using your own ideas
• Experience of spreadsheet tools and data visualisation software (Tableau or Microsoft Power BI). An understanding of VBA is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of Distribution modelling tools (Supply Chain Guru X or Paragon).
• Distribution experience is highly desirable but not essential
• The aptitude to learn new technical skills quickly
• Own a project; identifying the right tasks and working with others to tackle them
• Proactively communicate progress and concerns to ensure the delivery of the project to the agreed timelines
• Be a role model of what a great analyst looks like, supporting your peers in their development

Whats in it for youAt 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 for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About The CompanyBe part of something special. Join our team at Booker.Booker is the UK’s leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and servicefor all our customers.Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.Wherever you join us, you’ll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*