Planning Analyst

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Forecast Accuracy (%)
• Inventory Turns
• Stock Availability / Fill Rate
• Excess & Obsolete Inventory
• Inventory Value vs Budget
• Supplier OTIF
• Working Capital Performance

• 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

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Mathematics, Economics or related discipline preferred.
• APICS/CPIM qualification desirable.

• 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