Hybrid Inventory Planning & Analytics Manager

National Grid Plc; Huthwaite; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid seeks a Stock Planning & Analytics Manager based in Exeter or Huthwaite. You will lead inventory planning, stock optimisation and advanced analytics across NGED to ensure materials are available when needed while balancing service and cost.

You will drive stock availability, improve forecasting accuracy, reduce excess and obsolete inventory, and deliver data-driven insights to enhance supply chain performance, resilience and decision-making across the business.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Data Analytics or related field.
• Professional leadership qualification or actively pursuing one.
• Significant experience in inventory management and demand planning.
• Experience with data analysis, forecasting and reporting.
• Ability to operate in a multi-site organisation and lead dispersed teams.
• On-site presence required; hybrid available after established.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory planning, stock optimisation strategies and analytics.
• Oversee end-to-end stock planning, demand forecasting and safety stock.
• Develop forecasting and inventory models to improve availability.
• Deliver dashboards and actionable management insights.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Finance and suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement and data-led decision making.
• Govern inventory policies and performance measures.

Skills

Stock planning

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Supply Chain / Analytics

Tools

PowerBI

SQL

ERP/MRP

Job description

National Grid seeks a Stock Planning & Analytics Manager based in Exeter or Huthwaite. You will lead inventory planning, stock optimisation and advanced analytics across NGED to ensure materials are available when needed while balancing service and cost.

You will drive stock availability, improve forecasting accuracy, reduce excess and obsolete inventory, and deliver data-driven insights to enhance supply chain performance, resilience and decision-making across the business.