Senior Inventory Planning & Analytics Manager

National Grid Electricity Distribution; Exeter; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Contributory pension

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Distribution is seeking a Stock Planning & Analytics Manager based in Exeter or Huthwaite. You will lead inventory planning, stock optimisation and advanced analytics to ensure materials availability and cost efficiency across NGED.

You will drive forecasting accuracy, reduce excess inventory and deliver data-driven insights to senior stakeholders, partnering with Procurement, Operations and Finance. Regular site presence is required with some hybrid flexibility.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in inventory management, stock planning or supply chain analytics.
• Knowledge of inventory optimisation, safety stock and reorder points.
• Experience with data analysis, forecasting and performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory planning and stock optimisation strategies.
• Oversee end-to-end stock planning processes including demand forecasting and safety stock setting.
• Develop forecasting models to improve stock availability and service performance.
• Monitor stock health and reduce excess, obsolete inventory.
• Provide management insights through dashboards and reports.

Skills

Inventory planning

Demand forecasting

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Supply Chain or related field

Leadership qualification

Tools

PowerBI

SQL

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

National Grid Electricity Distribution is seeking a Stock Planning & Analytics Manager based in Exeter or Huthwaite. You will lead inventory planning, stock optimisation and advanced analytics to ensure materials availability and cost efficiency across NGED.

You will drive forecasting accuracy, reduce excess inventory and deliver data-driven insights to senior stakeholders, partnering with Procurement, Operations and Finance. Regular site presence is required with some hybrid flexibility.