Supply Chain Specialist - System Optimisation at Morrisons

About this role
37.5 Hours per week
Job Description

As a member of our team, you will support the team in building business rules-based algorithmic approaches to enhance the accuracy, granularity, and intelligence of system settings and forecasts. We have an established history of using machine learning in our forecasting for over a decade - advanced AI Agents systems such as the Blue Yonder Cognitive Platform are essential parts of daily life in the Supply Chain team. You will contribute to the project plan and timelines by providing input and delivering on role-specific tasks, acting as an expert in system settings and data inputs.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Customer & Strategy: Identifying new forecast improvement opportunities that deliver better customer availability and creating associated business cases.
• System Ownership: Owning the system settings and the Blue Yonder simulation environment to gain learnings on system behavior under different settings.
• Analysis & Optimisation: Executing complex data analysis and algorithm reviews (e.g., weather and cannibalisation) to ensure forecasting developments produce improvements in accuracy.
• Collaboration: Working effectively with the Policies, Functional Training, and Data/Insights teams to ensure robust reporting, standards, and training are in place.
• Stakeholder Management: Engaging with relevant SMEs to assist in decision closure and advocating for projects and their benefits to all stakeholders.
• Project Delivery: Delivering developments and enhancements on time and on budget, ensuring new features are understood through clear RACI and governance.

About You

• So that you are set for success, we are looking for self-starters who are exceptional communicators with the ability to influence at all levels. You will work as part of a versatile team with a can-do culture, so it’s important that you are tenacious and strive for excellence.

We are also looking for the following:

• Technical Expertise: Proficient level of SQL for complex data manipulation and advanced Google Sheets/Excel skills.
• Analytical Background: In-depth working knowledge of analytics, algorithms, and a strong analytical skillset.
• Process Knowledge: A strong understanding of food supply chain operational mechanics and end-to-end process improvement methods.
• Experience: Proven experience in translating strategy to operational delivery and implementing change into an operation.
• Communication: Able to make the complex simple to bring stakeholders through a change journey.

Some of the benefits you can expect as follows;

• 15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus an additional 10% card for a friend or family member
• Annual bonus scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Company pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Perks with over 850 retailers
• Free parking onsite

End Date: 31st March 2026