Planning Analyst

Planning Analyst

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Muc-Off was established in 1994 and since then we have experienced strong global growth in the bicycle and motorcycle markets. Today, we are global leaders in our field and have a distinctive approach to life. Partnered with some of the world’s best teams and athletes across a range of cycling disciplines, Muc-Off has become the reference point in the care and maintenance category with exciting and ambitious plans for the future.

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About the role:

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The Planning Analyst is responsible for delivering accurate demand forecasts, inventory plans and supply recommendations to ensure product availability while optimising inventory investment. The role acts as a key link between Sales, Marketing, Operations, Procurement and Finance, providing data-driven insights to support business growth and customer service objectives.

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Key Responsibilities:

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Demand Planning

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• Develop and maintain SKU-level forecasts across all sales channels
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• Analyse historical sales, market trends, seasonality and promotional activity
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• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to improve forecast accuracy
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• Track forecast performance and implement continuous improvements
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Inventory Planning

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• Monitor inventory levels, stock health and inventory turns
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• Recommend safety stock parameters and reorder point.
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• Identify risks relating to stock shortages, excess inventory and obsolescence
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• Support working capital optimisation initiatives
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Supply Planning

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• Develop supply plans aligned to forecast demand and supplier lead times
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• Work with Procurement to ensure purchase order requirements are communicated effectively
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• Monitor supplier performance and inventory coverage
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• Support new product launches and phase-out activities
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Analysis & Reporting

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• Produce weekly and monthly KPI reports
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• Analyse sales, inventory, service levels and forecast accuracy
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• Provide recommendations based on planning data and trends
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• Maintain planning dashboards and planning master data
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S&OP Support

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• Support the Sales & Operations Planning process
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• Prepare reporting packs and scenario analysis
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• Highlight demand, capacity and inventory risks to stakeholders
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• Support decision-making through data-driven recommendations
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Key KPIs

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• Forecast Accuracy (%)
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• Inventory Turns
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• Stock Availability / Fill Rate
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• Excess & Obsolete Inventory
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• Inventory Value vs Budget
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• Supplier OTIF
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• Working Capital Performance
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What we’re looking for:

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• 2+ years in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management or analytical roles
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• Advanced Excel skills
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• Experience with ERP and planning systems
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
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• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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• Ability to work with large datasets and translate findings into actions
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Qualifications:

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• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Mathematics, Economics or related discipline preferred.
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• APICS/CPIM qualification desirable.
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What we can offer:

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• Competitive Salary
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• 33 days holiday, inclusive of UK bank holidays
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• Early finish on a Fridays
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• Excellent staff discount on Muc-Off products
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• Employee Assistant Programme
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• Medicash
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• Cycle to Work
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• Death in Service
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• Long Service Rewards
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• Chill out areas, showers and a secure area to store your bike
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• Pension contributions
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• An awesome opportunity to work with a local and widely recognised Brand
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• A cool, casual and fully branded-up working environment where staff indulge their passions for cycling and fitness
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• Brilliant social events
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