Network Strategy Analyst

Salary: £47,000 - 87,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience in supply chain, logistics, network planning, business analytics or a similar analytical environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and identify actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using analytical tools such as Power BI, SQL or similar platforms.
• A good understanding of warehouse operations, transport networks and fulfilment processes.
• Experience building forecasts, models, business cases or scenario-based analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to analysing data and drawing conclusions.
• The ability to communicate complex information in a simple and engaging way to a variety of stakeholders.
• Confidence working across functions and building effective relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• A proactive mindset, with a passion for continuous improvement and finding opportunities to enhance performance.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies, automation and future supply chain trends.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical recommendations that deliver business value.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the development and continuous improvement of our supply chain network strategy through detailed analysis and modelling.
• Conducting network modelling and scenario analysis to evaluate distribution, fulfilment and transportation strategies.
• Analysing operational and commercial data to identify opportunities to improve network effectiveness, service and cost performance.
• Supporting strategic network design projects with data collection, analysis, forecasting and recommendations.
• Developing capacity forecasts and analysing business growth plans to support long-term planning.
• Monitoring network utilisation and identifying potential capacity constraints across warehouse and transport operations.
• Creating reports, dashboards and performance metrics that provide visibility of key network trends and performance indicators.
• Producing financial, operational and sensitivity analysis to support business cases and investment decisions.
• Supporting evaluations of automation solutions, emerging technologies and innovative fulfilment models.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across the business to validate assumptions and translate insights into practical recommendations.
• Presenting analytical findings clearly and confidently to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and transformation initiatives that support the future growth of the business.

Technologies:

• Excel
• Support
• Network
• Power BI
• SQL

More:

We are Dunelm, a leader in the UK homewares market with over 200 stores across the country and a successful online operation. We offer over 60,000 products and a wide range of benefits, including competitive pay, 25 days annual holiday plus your birthday off, generous product discounts, salary advance, development opportunities, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension contributions, ShareSave, continuous training and coaching, wellbeing support, colleague networks and a paid charity day off. We are committed to inclusion, accessibility and wellbeing, and we provide a collaborative environment with opportunities to grow your career. This role is based in Stoke, United Kingdom.

last updated 36 week of 2026