Inventory Planning & Procurement Analyst

Overview

In this role you own inventory planning, procurement and financial performance for a portfolio of technology vendors. You work closely with Commercial teams, vendors and cross-functional colleagues to balance demand, stock and investment while managing risk. You’ll use data and judgement to challenge assumptions and resolve issues, contributing to a collaborative culture that values curiosity and measurable impact. This is an opportunity to shape smarter inventory planning at TD SYNNEX and drive financial outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• private healthcare
• matched pension
• enhanced parental and family leave
• Moments that matter paid time off
• clear progression paths

Responsibilities

• Own inventory planning and procurement across the assigned vendor portfolio, balancing demand, stock availability, investment and risk
• Prepare accurate inventory forecasts and financial outlooks; identify risks and opportunities
• Review demand forecasts, sales performance and supply requirements; challenge assumptions and variances
• Support Integrated Business Planning (IBP); translate demand into inventory and supply plans
• Address stock shortages, excess inventory and planning exceptions
• Execute purchasing activities in line with supply requirements and budgets; monitor performance against targets
• Manage aged/slow-moving inventory; work with Commercial teams and vendors on reduction plans
• Ensure procurement decisions support customer requirements while minimizing financial exposure
• Maintain accurate purchasing, pricing and inventory data in relevant systems
• Produce inventory and cost outlooks; manage inventory-related financial risks; perform reconciliations
• Understand vendor agreements; mitigate or recover costs with Commercial and Finance
• Support budget and Open-to-Buy management with accurate forecasting and informed procurement
• Build strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders; participate in planning reviews
• Identify process improvements, implement new planning systems and automation; contribute to team projects
• Share knowledge and support the development of the IPP team

Key requirements

• Experience in inventory planning, procurement, supply chain, forecasting or related discipline
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify risks and translate into actions
• Understanding of inventory management, supply planning and procurement principles
• Commercial awareness of how inventory decisions affect financial performance
• Relationship-management and communication skills; ability to collaborate and influence
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach; ownership of issues from start to finish
• Excellent organizational and prioritisation skills; ability to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and planning systems
• Desirable experience with SAP, SAP IBP or other integrated planning systems
• Desirable experience in technology distribution or fast-paced trading environment
• Desirable professional qualifications (e.g., CIPS, supply-chain, planning)
• Experience working with vendors and Commercial teams
• Experience with process improvement, automation or business-change initiatives

• collaboration
• communication
• problem-solving
• Excel and Microsoft Office
• planning systems
• SAP

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