Commercial Planning & Supply Chain Analyst
Les Mills
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Job summary
Les Mills in Auckland seeks a Commercial Planning & Supply Chain Analyst to influence the performance of its global merchandise business through data-driven forecasting, inventory planning and procurement support. You will develop insights and reports to support decision-making, monitor stock health and collaborate with stakeholders to balance margin, demand and working capital.
You will champion automation and process improvements, leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Qualifications
- Experience in commercial analysis, supply chain planning or inventory management.
- Experience forecasting, inventory planning, procurement planning or supply chain reporting.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP or ecommerce platforms like Dynamics 365 or Adobe Commerce.
Responsibilities
- Drive demand forecasting, inventory planning and replenishment decisions across a global merchandise business.
- Develop commercial insights and reporting to support business performance and decision-making.
- Analyse sales, margin, inventory and supply chain performance to identify risks and opportunities.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning activities.
- Monitor inventory health, stock levels and supply risks to optimise customer outcomes and working capital.
- Identify and deliver process, system and operational improvements to simplify workflows, improve accuracy and increase efficiency.
- Leverage technology, automation and AI tools to reduce manual effort and drive continuous improvement.
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Job description
If you're commercially minded, highly analytical and enjoy turning data into action, this role offers the opportunity to influence the performance of a global merchandise business. Working across forecasting, inventory planning, factory procurement, reporting and supply chain operations, you'll play a key role in ensuring the right products are available at the right time, balancing inventory investment and customer demand while driving continuous improvement, automation and smarter ways of working across the merchandise function.
- Drive demand forecasting, inventory planning and replenishment decisions across a global merchandise business.
- Develop commercial insights and reporting to support business performance and decision-making.
- Analyse sales, margin, inventory and supply chain performance to identify risks and opportunities.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning activities.
- Monitor inventory health, stock levels and supply risks to optimise customer outcomes and working capital.
- Identify and deliver process, system and operational improvements that simplify workflows, improve accuracy and increase efficiency.
- Leverage technology, automation and AI tools to reduce manual effort, enhance decision-making and drive continuous improvement across merchandise operations.
The Commercial Planning & Supply Chain Analyst plays a key role in the effective operation of the global merchandise supply chain through data-driven planning, procurement, reporting and operational support. Working closely with the Senior Business Manager and key stakeholders, you will help optimise inventory performance, improve forecasting accuracy, manage supply risks and support commercial decision-making across the business.
You will be responsible for demand forecasting, inventory planning, procurement and factory ordering activities, ensuring product availability while balancing inventory investment, margin and customer outcomes across global markets.
Beyond planning and procurement, this role will champion continuous improvement across MERC operations, identifying opportunities to automate processes, improve data quality, streamline reporting and enhance decision-making through the effective use of technology and AI-enabled tools.
- Strong analytical and commercial problem-solving skills.
- Experience with forecasting, inventory planning and supply chain reporting.
- The ability to translate data into clear insights and recommendations.
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.
- A track record of identifying and implementing process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy or scalability.
- Experience using automation, reporting tools or AI-enabled solutions to reduce manual effort and improve decision-making.
- Curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset, with a passion for challenging existing ways of working and finding smarter solutions.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and a focus on data accuracy.
- Experience in commercial analysis, supply chain planning, inventory management or a related discipline.
- Experience in forecasting, inventory planning, procurement planning or supply chain reporting.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP, inventory, planning or ecommerce platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Adobe Commerce or similar systems.
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of revenue, margin and inventory drivers.
- Experience developing reports, dashboards and performance metrics.
- Experience in retail, consumer products, apparel, sporting goods or other product-based environments would be advantageous.
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements, workflow automation or reporting enhancements.
- Experience using business intelligence, analytics or AI tools to improve operational efficiency and decision-making.
- Exposure to S&OP, integrated business planning or supply chain optimisation initiatives would be beneficial.
At Les Mills, unlocking and amplifying that inner drive to achieve our goals is something we're not shy to say we're great at.
Today, Les Mills International's programmes are in 20,000 gyms across more than 100 countries. Combined with the growth of LES MILLS+, it's an exciting time to join our global business.
Our mission is simple: to create a fitter planet.
You don't need to be a fitness fanatic to fit in, but you'll have the opportunity to make movement part of your day while growing your career in a purpose-led, high-performance environment.
We operate as a flexible, hybrid workplace, supporting a balance of working from home and in-office collaboration.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Free gym membership and LES MILLS+ subscription
- 26 weeks' full-pay primary parental leave
- Health insurance discounts
- Company-wide connection opportunities
- Global mobility opportunities
- Dog-friendly office
- Volunteer day
- Free fresh fruit and snacks
We are a Gold Supporter of the Pride Pledge organisation, committed to providing a flexible, diverse and inclusive environment.
We believe our people are the key to achieving our growth ambitions and industry-leading innovation. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, even if they don't meet every requirement.
We value togetherness, support, equity and respect, and that begins with increasing diversity across our teams.
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