Our client is seeking a Supply Planning and Analytics Executive to join its procurement and supply chain function in Southampton on a contract basis. This role combines supply network management, operational planning, inventory risk control and business intelligence, supporting clear and accurate decision-making across a multi-node supply chain.Key Responsibilities:Build and maintain rolling supply and production plans across SKUs, markets and supply nodes.Balance service, inventory, waste, working capital, capacity and material constraints when developing supply plans.Reconcile forecast, sales, stock, open orders, production, inbound supply, lead times and shelf-life data to identify risks and recovery actions.Monitor stock health, forward coverage, slow-moving, obsolete and short-dated inventory, working with stakeholders to reduce write-off risk.Coordinate planning inputs and commitments with manufacturers, suppliers, logistics partners and internal teams.Run supply scenarios covering demand changes, delayed deliveries, capacity restrictions, allocations and new product launches.Produce service, inventory, waste and supply-exception reporting, ensuring actions are tracked through to completion.Develop controlled Excel models, Power Query transformations and Power BI dashboards to improve reporting efficiency and visibility.Job Requirements:Experience in supply, production, inventory, logistics or new product introduction planning, ideally within FMCG, consumer goods or a ..... full job details .....