Inventory Planning & Procurement Analyst in Basingstoke

Build strong partnerships. Deliver real impact! At TD SYNNEX, we’re looking for an Inventory Planning & Procurement Analyst (IPP Analyst) to optimise stock levels and ensure seamless product availability for our customers and vendors. In this pivotal role, you’ll drive accurate inventory planning and strategic procurement, balancing cost efficiency with service excellence while building trusted relationships across suppliers, customers, and internal teams.

By championing strategic inventory management and exceptional vendor partnerships, you’ll help maintain profitable operations, ensure optimal stock availability to meet customer demand, and uphold financial discipline in alignment with corporate objectives. If you thrive on data analysis, proactive problem‑solving, and collaboration, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact.

We’re not here to sell you a job. We’re here to invite you into a culture that values curiosity, celebrates diverse perspectives, and believes that great leadership starts with listening. If you’re passionate about collaboration, building strong relationships, and delivering results with accountability and clear communication, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Hybrid working.
• Private healthcare, matched pension, enhanced parental & family leave.
• Moments that matter paid time off (yes, even for your pet’s birthday).
• Four Business Resource Groups supporting inclusion and belonging.
• Clear progression paths and benchmarked salaries.
• We’re building a greener future – we’ve reduced energy consumption in our UK offices by 19.2% year‑on‑year.
• A culture that values every voice and celebrates diverse perspectives.
• Our values drive everything we do; they’re not just posters on the wall: Own it, Grow and Win, Dare to Go, Do the Right Thing.

We believe that when our values guide our actions, we build stronger teams, deeper relationships, and a future full of possibility. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, just ask.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Inventory Management & Forecasting
  • Ensure maximum stock availability through timely and accurate weekly purchasing, aligned with inventory budgets.
  • Deliver weekly inventory forecasts, including month‑end closing views on stock levels and associated costs.
  • Monitor sales performance against forecasts and take proactive action to maintain optimal stock profiles within budget constraints.
  • Maintain accurate vendor purchase price lists in SAP, ensuring precise inventory valuation.
• Financial & Contract Compliance
  • Provide accurate weekly financial reconciliations (e.g., price changes, inventory depreciation).
  • Interpret and apply all stock‑related clauses in vendor contracts.
  • Identify and address problem stock areas, implementing corrective and preventative actions to minimise cost and lost opportunities.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Develop and review quarterly business plans with Business Managers (BMs), initiating vendor support where necessary.
  • Collaborate closely with BMs and vendors to achieve agreed goals through proactive inventory management, while mitigating stock risk via extended negotiated terms and conditions.
  • Represent TD SYNNEX professionally in all vendor and stakeholder interactions.
• Leadership & Continuous Improvement
  • Supervise and develop IPP Coordinators, fostering a high‑performance culture.
  • Consistently achieve set targets and objectives.
  • Review and update policies and procedures to ensure operational excellence.
  • Lead and manage ad‑hoc projects assigned by IPP Management, ensuring timely completion and escalation when required.

Essential What you will bring

• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proven negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Demonstrated experience in inventory forecasting and business planning.
• Proactive, initiative‑taking, and results‑driven.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise, and maintain focus under pressure.
• High diligence and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel) and inventory replenishment systems (SAP R3 preferred).
• Solid understanding of purchasing and inventory principles and practices.

Desirable

• CIPS qualification or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, dynamic trading environment.

If you’re excited by the idea of shaping inventory planning while contributing to a team that grows through trust and collaboration, apply now and let’s do great things together.

Key Skills

At TD SYNNEX, our values guide everything we do: Together, We Own It, We Dare to Go, We Grow and Win, and above all, We Do the Right Thing. These principles shape how we work with each other, our partners, and our communities as we drive innovation and create lasting impact.

What’s In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on‑demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well‑Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well‑being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer‑to‑peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co‑workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding programme.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer‑led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway. At TD SYNNEX, we’re proud to be recognised as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you’re excited about working for our company and believe you’re a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!