Senior Planning Analyst

TeamJobs; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Medicash

Death in Service

Pension scheme

On-site showers

Bike storage

Epic discounts

Job summary

TeamJobs is partnering with a global consumer goods leader to appoint a Senior Planning Analyst in the UK. You will bridge Procurement, Finance, Production and Sales to ensure stock is positioned precisely where needed, delivering data-driven insights in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes high-SKU planning, S&OP leadership, and risk mitigation across international markets, with a strong focus on forecasting accuracy and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• A few years of experience in demand, supply, or inventory planning within a fast-paced, high-SKU environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to turn large datasets into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Experience with forecasting across international markets with seasonality and promotions.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-level demand, supply, and inventory plans across high-SKU categories.
• Lead the monthly S&OP process and challenge commercial assumptions with data.
• Identify stock shortages or overstock risks and coordinate with suppliers.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Production and Sales to optimize stock location.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

We are partnering with a global powerhouse in the active sports and consumer goods sector. This isn't your average corporate office. This business is out there, disruptive, distinctive, and partnered with some great clients. They are global leaders who have completely redefined their category. With explosive growth plans on the horizon, this is your chance to inject some serious excitement into your career and play a pivotal role in their global supply chain journey.

What’s in it for you as Senior Planning Analyst

Work-Life Balance: 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays) plus an early finish every single Friday

Health & Wellbeing: Full access to Medicash, a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, and Death in Service coverage

The Perks: Epic discounts on premium, world-renowned products, a robust pension scheme

The Vibe: Work in a cool, casual, fully branded workspace complete with chill-out zones, on-site showers, and secure bike storage

Culture: Join a team that throws brilliant social events and genuinely encourages you to indulge your passion for fitness, sports, and active living

About the Role as Senior Planning Analyst

As the Senior Planning Analyst, in this manufacturing and production environment you won’t just crunch numbers—you will be the strategic heartbeat of the business. You will bridge the gap between Procurement, and Finance, Production and Sales - to ensure stock is exactly where it needs to be. This is a high-impact role where accurate data-driven insights are crucial.

Responsibilities as Senior Planning Analyst

• Drive Strategy: Own and build high-level demand, supply, and inventory plans across high-SKU categories, tracking key performance metrics like forecast accuracy and inventory turns.
• S&OP Leadership: Play a defining role in the monthly Operations Planning process, confidently challenging commercial assumptions with solid data.
• Mitigate Risk: Spot potential stock shortages or overstock risks early, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to keep the supply chain fluid.

Qualifications and experience as Senior Planning Analyst

• A few years of experience in demand, supply, or inventory planning within a fast-paced, high-SKU environment. Production and manufacturing experience would be ideal too.
• Analytical Superpowers: Advanced Excel skills and the ability to turn massive datasets into clear, actionable commercial recommendations
• Volatility Expertise: Experience managing complex forecasting across international markets with high seasonality, promotions, and event-driven demand.
• Bold Communicator: Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the confidence to collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Power BI is a major plus!