Supply Chain Planning Analyst

Matchtech; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology organization based in Chertsey is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Planning Analyst to manage demand forecasts and optimize supply chain processes. The ideal candidate should have a strong analytical background in retail or consumer technology and advanced Excel skills. This full-time, 12-month fixed-term role involves collaborating with various teams to achieve supply chain goals while monitoring inventory levels effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, demand planning, or forecasting in retail or FMCG required.
• Advanced skills in Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales data and market trends for demand forecasting.
• Monitor inventory levels to avoid stockouts and overstock.
• Optimize supply chain processes by reviewing supplier performance.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Demand planning experience

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Strong analytical background with proven experience in supply chain planning, forecasting, and inventory management within a retail or consumer technology environment.

A global technology and digital solutions organisation is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Analyst to join its team on a full-time, 12 month fixed-term basis in Chertsey.

Role: Supply Chain Planning Analyst
Type: 12 month FTC
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Chertsey (Onsite during probation / hybrid thereafter)
Salary: 40,000 - 50,000

Key Responsibilities

• Analysing historical sales data and market trends to produce demand forecasts across retail and online channels.
• Monitoring inventory levels to minimise stockouts, overstock and aged inventory while managing full lifecycle inventory.
• Optimising supply chain processes by reviewing supplier performance, lead times and fulfilment operations.
• Creating data-driven reports, forecasting dashboards and KPI analysis to support business decision-making.
• Managing future reporting cycles including six-month forward planning and month-end estimations.
• Collaborating with commercial, logistics, retail operations and e-commerce teams to ensure alignment on supply chain goals.

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Supply chain, demand planning or forecasting experience within retail or FMCG.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.
• Experience working within a consumer technology retail environment.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of advanced planning techniques such as S&OP and capacity planning.
• Experience using planning or reporting systems and supply chain tools.

To apply

For the position of Supply Chain Planning Analyst / Supply Chain Planner / Supply Chain Controller / Demand Planner, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK, and be able to commute on-site to Chertsey.

Please note that visa sponsorship/work permits are not available for this role.