Inventory Planning & Procurement Analyst

TD SYNNEX; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Matched pension

Enhanced parental leave

Diversity & inclusion focus

Job summary

TD SYNNEX is looking for an inventory planning and procurement professional to own a portfolio of technology vendors. You will balance demand, product availability, inventory targets and financial risk, shaping supply plans with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and collaborating with vendors, Commercial and Finance to recover costs and optimise terms.

You’ll build strong partnerships, use data to drive decisions and drive improvements in stock health, cost outlooks and automation.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory planning and procurement.
• Strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency.
• Commercial judgement and understanding of financial impact.
• Clear communication and stakeholder management.
• Ownership, initiative and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own portfolio: balance demand, product availability, budgets and financial risk.
• Shape supply plans using IBP and manage exceptions.
• Make informed purchasing decisions within budget and Open-to-Buy controls.
• Resolve shortages and improve stock health (aged/excess/slow-moving).
• Produce inventory and cost outlooks and manage cost-related reconciliations.
• Build partnerships with vendors, Commercial and Finance to assess opportunities.
• Influence decisions with evidence and drive issues to resolution.
• Improve data quality, reduce recurring problems and contribute to automation projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Commercial judgement

Communication

Ownership & initiative

Prioritisation

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

SAP/IBP

Job description

Your portfolio. Your judgement. Your impact. Own inventory planning and procurement for a portfolio of technology vendors. Use data, commercial insight and strong partnerships to keep products available, control stock investment and manage financial risk. We’re not here to sell you a job. We’re here to invite you into a culture that values curiosity, celebrates diverse perspectives, and believes that great leadership starts with listening. If you're passionate about collaboration, building strong relationships and delivering results with accountability and clear communication, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Here are some of our benefits, but what really sets us apart is the way we work together. We're big on trust, transparency and making space for moments that matter.

• Hybrid working.
• Private healthcare, matched pension and enhanced parental and family leave.
• "Moments that matter" paid time off (yes, even for your pet's birthday).
• Four Business Resource Groups supporting inclusion and belonging.
• Clear progression paths and benchmarked salaries.
• Sustainability – we're building a greener future.
• We have reduced energy consumption in our UK offices by 19.2% year-on-year.

A culture that values every voice and celebrates diverse perspectives.

Our values guide everything we do: Own it Grow and Win Dare to Go Do the Right Thing We believe that when our values guide our actions, we build stronger teams, deeper relationships and a future full of possibility. We're proud to be a Disability Confident employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, just ask.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own your portfolio: balance customer demand, product availability, inventory targets and financial risk.
• Turn forecasts into action: challenge demand assumptions and use Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to shape supply plans and manage exceptions.
• Make informed purchasing decisions: work within inventory budgets, Open-to-Buy limits and approval controls.
• Keep stock working: resolve shortages and deliver plans to reduce aged, excess and slow-moving inventory.
• Manage financial performance: produce inventory and cost outlooks, complete reconciliations and manage price protection, depreciation and other inventory costs.
• Build strong partnerships: work with vendors, Commercial and Finance to assess opportunities, apply vendor terms and recover costs.
• Challenge and resolve: use evidence to influence decisions and take issues through to resolution.
• Improve how we work: maintain accurate system data, tackle recurring problems, strengthen controls and contribute to automation, projects and shared learning.

What You'll Bring

Essential Experience in inventory planning, procurement, supply chain or forecasting, with a sound understanding of stock and replenishment principles.

• Strong analytical skills, Excel capability and confidence using business systems.
• Commercial judgement and an understanding of how inventory decisions affect financial performance.
• Clear communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge constructively.
• Ownership, initiative and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines.

Desirable Experience with SAP/SAP IBP, technology distribution or direct vendor collaboration.

A relevant qualification, such as CIPS, or experience improving processes and introducing automation.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Bring your analytical thinking, commercial judgement and drive to improve. Help us shape smarter inventory planning at TD SYNNEX.

What’s In It For You?

Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.

Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.

Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.

Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.

Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

At TD SYNNEX, we’re proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion.

This broad perspective is integral to our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. To learn more, visit www.TDSYNNEX.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.