Inventory Analyst - Field Based - Data Analytics

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Join Our Team as an Inventory Analyst!

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: London (Remote with travel to London hospitals)

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Contract Length: 12 Months

Working Pattern: Full Time (Monday-Friday)

About the Role

Are you ready to make a difference in the healthcare sector? If you're passionate about transforming complex data into actionable insights and enjoy leveraging analytics to enhance operations, we want to hear from you! We are seeking an enthusiastic Inventory Analyst to support multiple hospital sites across London. This field-based role combines analytical expertise with hands-on inventory optimisation to elevate the efficiency of healthcare supply chains.

Key Responsibilities

Data-Driven Inventory Management

Analyse high-volume, transactional stock data across multiple hospital sites.

Forecast demand using statistical modelling and historical usage trends.

Identify consumption patterns, anomalies, and risks through SQL-based analysis.

Advanced Reporting & Dashboards

Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to monitor stock levels, expiries, replenishment performance, and supplier KPIs.

Transform complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for operational and clinical teams.

Systems, Accuracy & Process Improvement

Maintain data integrity across Inventory Management Systems (IMS).

Use ETL pipelines to automate data flows and enhance reporting reliability.

Recommend improvements for ordering, storage, replenishment, and stock visibility.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Present analytical findings to non-technical stakeholders in a clear, concise format.

Collaborate with hospital teams, suppliers, and internal partners to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience in data analytics within inventory, supply chain, logistics, or a related field.

Strong SQL skills for querying, transforming, and analysing large datasets.

Experience designing or supporting ETL processes.

Proficient in Power BI for data modelling, reporting, and dashboard creation.

Ability to interpret complex data and present recommendations clearly to stakeholders.

Strong numerical and analytical problem-solving skills.

Willingness to travel to multiple London hospital sites (majority remote).

Desirable Skills

Experience with additional BI tools (e.g., Tableau).

Knowledge of healthcare environments or clinical supply chains.

Exposure to project or change management.

Degree or equivalent experience in Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Computer Science, or a related field.

Why Join Us?

Your analytical work will directly support smarter decision-making in hospital operations.

Be part of a forward-thinking team focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Gain exposure to advanced analytics within a healthcare setting.

Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while collaborating with clinical and operational teams through site visits.

Advisory - Hospital Environment

This role may bring you into proximity with patient areas, although it involves no direct patient contact. Applicants are encouraged to consider general health precaution vaccinations (COVID-19, Seasonal Influenza, Hepatitis B).

If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge, apply now and be a vital part of our mission to enhance healthcare inventory management! Your journey starts here!

Inclusivity Statement

Our client is a disability-confident employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know, and we will be happy to support you.

Note: We use generative AI tools to assist in our candidate screening process. All final decisions are made by our hiring team, ensuring your application is reviewed with care and attention.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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