Description
As a Commodity Planning Analyst within the Supply Chain organisation, you will help connect demand planning, supply execution, inventory management, and trade compliance activities across a complex global business environment.
This role offers the opportunity to use advanced analytics, digital tools, and cross-functional collaboration to improve planning effectiveness, optimise supply chain performance, and support business growth through data-informed decision making.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage supply chain planning activities including demand forecasting, inventory analysis, backlog management, logistics coordination, and supply-demand balancing.
- Gather and synthesise demand signals from regional, country, and account teams to support forecasting accuracy and supply planning decisions.
- Monitor supply chain performance metrics and recommend process enhancements that improve operational efficiency and business outcomes.
- Coordinate with regional and global planning teams to maintain and strengthen planning processes, systems, and operational workflows.
- Support priority business initiatives through detailed data analysis, reporting, and actionable recommendations.
- Develop and maintain trade compliance practices while partnering with stakeholders to align regulatory requirements with business objectives.
- Utilise digital tools and data visualisation solutions to improve visibility, automate reporting, and support planning decisions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, Analytics, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, commodity management, demand planning, inventory management, logistics, or related functions.
- Experience using advanced analytical tools such as Power BI, Python, SQL, or similar technologies to support business analysis and reporting.
- Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes, including demand planning, inventory optimisation, MRP, ATP, and master scheduling concepts.
- Professional communication skills in English with the ability to collaborate effectively across global and cross-functional teams