Planning Analyst

Muc-Off was established in 1994 and since then has experienced strong global growth across the bicycle and motorcycle markets. Today, we are global leaders in our field with a disruptive and distinctive approach to everything we do.

Partnering 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. Working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Procurement and Finance, you'll provide data-driven insights that support business growth and exceptional customer service.

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

Must-haves

• 2+ years' experience in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management or a similar analytical role
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience using ERP and planning systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• The ability to work with large datasets and translate findings into meaningful actions
• A proactive, organised and collaborative approach
• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Mathematics, Economics or a related discipline

• 33 days holiday, inclusive of UK bank holidays
• Early finish on a Friday
• Excellent staff discount on Muc-Off products
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 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

MUC-OFF LTD - SOUTHAMPTON

Job Type: Full Time

MUC-OFF LTD - POOLE

Job Type: Full-Time