Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Analyst
Who are we

Surface Transforms are world leading in the design, development and manufacture of carbon-ceramic brakes for the high performance and luxury automotive sector.

Here at Surface Transforms, our vision is mobility through braking innovation and our mission is to "Innovate and develop a sustainable, world leading, high performance braking system that redefine the limits of mobility. Investing in our people to drive excellence & create lasting value."

• Leadership – United, decisive and recognising success
• Collaboration – Support others, listen with intent and challenge each other
• Communication – Ask why, be inclusive and adapt your methods
• Ambition – Be bold, believe and be irrepressible
• Excellence – Strive for brilliant, achieve high standards and continually improve
• Trust – Be real, trust yourself and support others

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Analyst to join our team in Liverpool. This role will provide strategic and analytical support across the supply chain, including inventory, planning, supplier management, and logistics, while leading a small team to ensure operational excellence. This role ensures accurate MRP-driven inventory planning, efficient warehouse operations, reliable dispatch and invoicing, and best-practice inventory management to support customer demand and operational performance.

• Lead and develop a small supply chain team, providing coaching, guidance, and performance management
• Analyse demand, inventory, and supplier performance to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities
• Maintain and optimise MRP-driven inventory levels across the business
• Support warehouse and logistics processes, including internal material flow, dispatch, and OTIF delivery
• Produce and present supply chain performance dashboards and reports to senior leadership
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Sales, and Procurement to align priorities and manage risks
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain processes and systems
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards

• Proven experience in supply chain analysis, planning, or logistics within manufacturing or automotive environments
• Line management experience – leading and developing a small team; strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills
• Proficient in Excel; experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Knowledge of inventory management, planning processes, and supplier performance metrics
• Ability to collaborate across multiple departments and communicate effectively at all levels

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Extra day annual leave for your birthday
• An autonomous working environment with clear accountability
• Opportunities for internal progression and career development
• Death-in-service benefit scheme
• Access to a confidential employee assistance programme

Hours:

Monday – Thursday: 8am – 5pm, Friday: 8am – 2:30pm

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000