Supply Planning Associate

SharkNinja; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase options

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Learning programs

Job summary

SharkNinja in Leeds (Thorpe Park) is seeking a Supply Planning Associate on a 12-month FTC to help ensure optimal inventory levels across our European business. You will interface with Commercial Planning, Sales and Operations teams to facilitate smooth stock flow through supply processes.

This role suits a motivated analyst at the start of their career, with strong Excel skills and a keen eye for detail. You will balance B2B and B2C stock, report KPIs, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to optimize inventory management.
• Ability to multi-task and time manage independently.
• Knowledge/experience of operating within a Supply Chain/Planning function.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills.
• Good MS Excel and PowerPoint; Domo knowledge an advantage.
• An entrepreneurial spirit in a dynamic environment.
• A team-oriented and collaborative approach with stakeholder management.
• Ability to communicate for impact, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Ensure inbound containers are routed to DCs to enable stock in correct locations.
• Balance stock between B2B and B2C sub-inventories to support sales plans.
• Coordinate with Sales/Order Management/Inbound Logistics and Country Logistics teams.
• Provide KPI reporting to identify bottlenecks and performance gaps.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather relevant data for decisions.
• Act as first point of contact for stock and inventory queries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Supply chain experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Entrepreneurial spirit

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Domo

Job description

SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeople’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than4,100associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

Supply Planning A ssociate - 12 month FTC

Leeds (Thorpe Park) / Hybrid - 3 days per week from the office

About the role

The Supply Planning team is responsible for ensuring optimal inventory levels to support the sales demands in SharkNinja’s rapidly growing European business. Asour Supply Chain Associate, you will interface with local Commercial Planning, Sales and Operations teams, and the Local Supply Planning function to facilitate smooth stock flow through the supply processes ensuring any resulting actions are executed by the relevant teams. This role would suit an ambitious individual at the start of their career, with good analytical skills who wishes to progress in a supply/demand planning role.

• Ensure that Inbound containers are routed to DCs to enable stock to be in the correct DC for future orders and optimize the utilization of storage – escalate to the Supply Planning Manager any capacity constraints.
• Balance stock between B2B and B2C sub-inventories to enable both channels to achieve sales plan.
• Liaise and coordinate with Sales/Order Management/Inbound Logistics and Country Logistics teams to ensure transparent communication and smooth flow of goods from Inbound to Customer.
• Provide reporting of KPIs to enable performance to be understood and highlight any blockages in the process.
• Collaborate with various business stakeholders across the organization to gather relevant data.
• Be the first point of contact for stock and Inventory queries.

Some of the skills and experience we're looking for:

• The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills to optimize inventory management by DC to improve key performance indicators.
• Ability to multi-task and time manage independently; ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Knowledge/experience of operating within a Supply Chain/Planning function is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills.
• Good MS Excel and PowerPoint; Domo knowledge an advantage.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and comfort working in a dynamic, fun, fast-paced environment.
• A team-oriented and collaborative approach. Proven results in building effective long-term relationships at all levels, internally and externally, and going the extra mile for customers.
• Ability to communicate for impact, both in writing and verbally.

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Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won’t just launch products— we’ll disrupt entire markets.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at [e-mail]