Supply Chain Planning Analyst

As the Supply Chain Planning Analyst you will join one of the best known and admired brands in the world to support both the retail and online channels. You will be responsible for optimizing inventory levels, improving supply chain efficiency, and ensuring seamless operations across multiple sales platforms.

This role requires strong analytical skills, experience in supply chain management, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives in a hybrid retail and online environment.

Key Accountabilities:

• Demand Planning:o Analyse historical sales data and market trends to forecast demand for both retail and online channels across all MX & CE divisions.
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts that align with business strategies and seasonal trends.o Collaborate with sales, marketing, and e-commerce teams to refine forecasts and ensure accuracy.
• Inventory Management:o Monitor inventory levels across retail stores and online platforms to minimize stockouts and overstock situations.
• Implement inventory optimization strategies to improve turnover rates and reduce aged inventory.o Ensure accurate inventory records and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Full lifecycle inventory management.
• Supply Chain Optimization:o Identify inefficiencies in the supply chain and propose actionable solutions for both retail and online operations.
• Work with suppliers, logistics partners, and distribution centres to streamline procurement and fulfilment processes.
• Analyse lead times, delivery schedules, and supplier performance to enhance supply chain reliability.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:o Use data analytics tools to generate reports on supply chain performance metrics for both channels.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain efficiency, such as order fulfilment rates and inventory accuracy.o Future report management sales planning up to 6 months into the future for Shilheng and in month Sokbo month end estimations
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including commercial, logistics, retail operations, and e-commerce.

Skills and attributes:

Essential – 

• Supply Chain, Demand Planning and forecasting experience within a retail, FMCG business
• Knowledge of advanced planning techniques, S&OP, capacity planning etc
• Advanced Excel skills essential (including pivot tables, vlook ups etc)
• Experience working for Consumer technology retailer
• Merchandising experience within retail 

Hours of work: 
37.5 hour week.

Benefits:

• 25 days’ annual leave

• Discretionary performance based bonus scheme linked to individual, team and company performance

• Defined Contribution Pension (up to 4% employee, up to 8.5% employer)

• Permanent Health Insurance• Group Life Assurance• Flexible Benefits allowance of £660 per annum, e.g. dental insurance, healthcare cash plan, holiday buy/sell, gymflex, travel insurance etc.

• Private Medical Insurance

If this Supply Chain Planning Analyst role is of interest then please apply now.