Job Description

About us

Located in Milton Keynes, F&F Stores is a rapidly expanding E-commerce business that thrives on bringing licensed products from beloved brands like Disney, Marvel, Minecraft and iconic football clubs directly to your doorstep.

Our high-quality products include a wide range for the whole family, from toys and fashion to home accessories and beauty items, found on popular E-commerce marketplaces and our own e-commerce website.

Location:

Office-based, in Milton Keynes

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Number of vacancies:

1

Role Overview:

As our business scales, we are seeking a Strategic Supply Chain Analyst to optimise our supply chain, enhance inventory efficiency, and provide actionable insights to support senior leadership decisions.

The ideal candidate understands high-volume, complex fulfilment networks and is comfortable working backwards from data to influence operational and commercial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning & Risk Management

Develop and implement long-term supply chain strategies aligned with business growth and Amazon objectives. Identify potential supply chain risks, such as supplier delays, logistics disruptions, and Amazon FBA policy changes, and propose mitigation strategies. Conduct scenario modelling for new product launches, seasonal spikes, and promotional campaigns to ensure operational readiness.

2. Inventory Health & Optimisation

Monitor and optimise inventory across Amazon FBA warehouses and third-party logistics providers. Reduce capital tied up in slow-moving or stranded inventory. Implement inventory KPIs such as turnover, aged stock, and sell-through rates to maintain optimal stock levels. Collaborate with procurement to align replenishment strategies with forecasted demand and business objectives.

3. Supplier Performance & Procurement Alignment

Evaluate supplier reliability, lead times, and risks to inform strategic sourcing decisions. Work with suppliers on long-term plans, contingency strategies, and cost optimisation opportunities. Act as a strategic link between operational procurement activities and senior management decision-making.

4. Fulfilment & Logistics Optimisation

Oversee inbound shipments to Amazon fulfilment centres and monitor freight and 3PL performance. Identify opportunities to reduce shipping costs and improve delivery timelines. Recommend alternative fulfilment strategies or distribution approaches to support business objectives.

5. Cross-Functional Analytics & Decision Support

Analyse data from demand planning, pricing, sales, and operations to provide actionable recommendations. Build dashboards and reports to track KPIs, cost efficiency, and supply chain performance. Conduct scenario analyses to support leadership decision-making.

6. Process & Technology Optimisation

Identify opportunities to automate reporting, inventory monitoring, and supplier communication. Implement tools and processes to improve efficiency and scalability across supply chain operations.

Key Attributes

Detail-oriented and highly organised. Proactive and solution-focused. Able to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Comfortable collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Analytics, or related discipline; MBA or relevant certifications preferred. 3+ years' experience in supply chain management, preferably with e-commerce or Amazon operations. Strong analytical and quantitative skills; advanced Excel, SQL, and data visualisation tools (Tableau, Power BI) experience. Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Desirable Skills:

Experience with

ERP or planning systems

Experience supporting international or multi-channel ecommerce operations. Understanding of Amazon FBA operations, inventory management, and logistics optimisation.

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking Regular social events including summer & end of year parties. Spontaneous employee well-being treats An Amazon Birthday voucher Vouchers at Christmas to shop with F&F Staff Purchases NEST Pension Private medical insurance with Vitality health with various benefits including discounts on a gym membership

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited or speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Any such submissions will not give rise to a fee or commission if the candidate is subsequently hired via direct application or an instructed recruitment partner.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Milton Keynes MK1 1LH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person