Supply Chain Analyst
Evolve Energy
IT, Operations
Manchester, UK
Posted on Sep 20, 2024
The energy industry is undergoing the largest transformation since industrialisation at an unprecedented rate of change and we are positioning ourselves to be at the heart of that change.
Our aim is to be the leading global provider of solutions that enable customers to release £30bn of value per annum from distributed energy resources (DERs). We are building a Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription business with a global addressable market of £2.4 billion per annum, by digitally connecting hundreds of thousands of DERs with energy markets.
We have already attained a market leading position and KrakenFlex is a recognised thought leader and innovator in the industry. Our efforts have not gone unnoticed and we are pleased to announce that we now have the full support and backing of Octopus Energy, an award-winning UK energy supplier who share our passion and values.
As we enter a stage of rapid commercialisation and growth, we’re looking for a Supply Chain Analyst / Supply Chain Coordinator / Logistics Coordinator to continue to scale our Supply Chain. Our Supply Chain team has a wide range of responsibilities from defining strategy to procurement. In this role you will develop, adapt, apply, and execute supply chain operations and processes to support company growth.
The Supply Chain Analyst forms and maintains key relationships with our suppliers and internal employees to create or improve existing processes.
The Supply Chain Analyst keeps us Safe. They ensure all the correct HSE best practices are in place and all the correct certifications are obtained including the equivalent for international colleagues.
What you'll do
- What you'll do
- Build and Maintain Relationships with our Suppliers
- Production planning based on the sales forecast
- Report on progress and KPI
- Inventory management
- National and international import / export including clearances.
- Coordinate logistics operations (outbound or inbound)
- Support our Engineering team with Health and Safety
What you'll need
- A background in supply chain, logistics or equivalent
- A Solid understanding of supply chain concepts
- Strong practical mind able to improve and challenge existing processes
- High analytical capabilities to solve complex issues.
- Experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or equivalent
Why else you'll love it here
- Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
- Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people
- Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.
Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.