Senior Reconciliations Analyst in Poole

Senior 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. 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. Demand Planning Develop baseline forecasts using historical sales, seasonality, customer trends, promotional activity, market intelligence and commercial inputs. Assess the impact of promotions, campaigns, customer events and seasonality on future demand. Develop scenario forecasts to support commercial decisions, business risks and opportunities. Inventory Planning Take ownership of inventory health across assigned areas, balancing availability, service levels and working capital requirements. Recommend and optimise safety stocks, reorder points, target inventory levels and inventory policies. Proactively identify potential shortages, overstocks, slow-moving inventory and obsolescence risks and coordinate mitigation plans. Lead inventory reviews with relevant stakeholders and recommend actions to improve stock turns and reduce excess inventory. Analyse inventory requirements for seasonal peaks, promotions, customer activity and changing demand patterns. Support Finance and Operations with working capital and inventory budget planning. Challenge inventory assumptions and recommend appropriate service-level versus stock-investment trade-offs. Supply Planning Develop and maintain supply plans aligned with forecast demand, inventory targets, production or supplier capacity and lead times. Partner closely with Procurement and suppliers to identify capacity, lead-time and supply continuity risks. Monitor inventory coverage and supplier performance and escalate risks before they impact customer service. Partner with Marketing, Commercial and Operations teams on demand and inventory planning for new product launches. Develop launch forecasts and scenarios based on comparable products, customer listings, marketing plans and commercial assumptions. Track actual launch performance against forecast and rapidly adjust future demand and supply plans. Analysis & Reporting Analyse demand, inventory, service levels, forecast performance and supply performance to identify risks and opportunities. Convert complex planning data into clear commercial recommendations and actions. Develop scenario models to assess the inventory, revenue, service and working-capital impact of business decisions. Provide insight to senior stakeholders on emerging planning risks, opportunities and trends. Develop and improve planning dashboards, reporting tools and master data. S&OP/Integrated Business Planning Prepare and present demand, inventory and supply analysis for S&OP meetings. Highlight significant forecast changes, supply constraints, inventory risks and business opportunities. Challenge assumptions from Commercial, Marketing and Operations teams using data and planning insight. Working Capital Performance A few years' experience within demand planning, supply planning, inventory planning or a related supply chain analytical role. Previous planning experience within an FMCG, consumer goods or similarly fast-paced, high-SKU environment. Strong understanding of demand planning, inventory optimisation, supply planning and S&OP principles. Advanced Excel and data analysis skills. Experience within a multi-channel FMCG environment including retail, wholesale, distributors, e-commerce and/or international markets. Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools. Experience working within a formal S&OP or Integrated Business Planning process. Experience of planning across both established products and high volumes of NPD. 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 ~ Cycle to Work ~ 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