Planning Analyst
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.
About the role:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
Demand Planning
- Develop and maintain SKU-level forecasts across all sales channels
- Analyse historical sales, market trends, seasonality and promotional activity
- Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to improve forecast accuracy
- Track forecast performance and implement continuous improvements
Inventory Planning
- Monitor inventory levels, stock health and inventory turns
- Recommend safety stock parameters and reorder point.
- Identify risks relating to stock shortages, excess inventory and obsolescence
- Support working capital optimisation initiatives
Supply Planning
- Develop supply plans aligned to forecast demand and supplier lead times
- Work with Procurement to ensure purchase order requirements are communicated effectively
- Monitor supplier performance and inventory coverage
- Support new product launches and phase-out activities
Analysis & Reporting
- Produce weekly and monthly KPI reports
- Analyse sales, inventory, service levels and forecast accuracy
- Provide recommendations based on planning data and trends
- Maintain planning dashboards and planning master data
S&OP Support
- Support the Sales & Operations Planning process
- Prepare reporting packs and scenario analysis
- Highlight demand, capacity and inventory risks to stakeholders
- Support decision-making through data-driven recommendations
Key KPIs
- Forecast Accuracy (%)
- Inventory Turns
- Stock Availability / Fill Rate
- Excess & Obsolete Inventory
- Inventory Value vs Budget
- Supplier OTIF
- Working Capital Performance
What we’re looking for:
- 2+ years in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management or analytical roles
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with ERP and planning systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to work with large datasets and translate findings into actions
Qualifications:
- Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Mathematics, Economics or related discipline preferred.
- APICS/CPIM qualification desirable.
What we can offer:
- Competitive Salary
- 33 days holiday, inclusive of UK bank holidays
- Early finish on a Fridays
- Excellent staff discount on Muc-Off products
- Employee Assistant Programme
- Medicash
- Cycle to Work
- Death in Service
- Long Service Rewards
- Chill out areas, showers and a secure area to store your bike
- Pension contributions
- An awesome opportunity to work with a local and widely recognised Brand
- A cool, casual and fully branded-up working environment where staff indulge their passions for cycling and fitness
- Brilliant social events
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Poole BH12 1DW
