Tarmac
Sales & Operational Planning Analyst
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📊 Sales & Operational Planning Analyst | Tarmac | Hybrid
Do you love turning data into decisions? At Tarmac, we're looking for a Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) Analyst to join a nationally critical planning function that helps shape business performance across one of the UK's leading building materials organisations.
This is more than a reporting role. You'll sit at the heart of our national Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process, partnering with Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance teams to deliver the insights that drive strategic decisions, optimise performance and support sustainable growth.
If you're passionate about data, forecasting, planning and influencing business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
- Supporting the end-to-end monthly SIOP cycle, ensuring accurate and trusted planning data
- Analysing demand, supply, inventory and financial performance to identify risks and opportunities
- Producing insightful Power BI dashboards, executive reports and senior leadership presentations
- Driving forecast accuracy through trend analysis and continuous improvement
- Collaborating with stakeholders across Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance to align business plans
- Monitoring inventory, production requirements and transport capacity to support operational efficiency
- Delivering variance analysis and actionable recommendations to senior decision-makers
- Helping to automate reporting and enhance planning processes through tools such as Power BI and Anaplan
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What we're looking for
- Experience in Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Operations Analysis, S&OP or a similar analytical role
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau
- Strong analytical thinking with exceptional attention to detail
- The ability to translate complex data into clear, business-focused insights
- A proactive, collaborative approach and confidence working with stakeholders at all levels
- Knowledge of forecasting, demand planning or S&OP/IBP processes would be advantageous
- Experience with Anaplan, SAP or other planning/ERP systems is a plus
Why join Tarmac?
At Tarmac, we don't just offer jobs – we build careers.
- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension
- Access to the Tarmac Rewards platform with discounts on major retailers and holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Inclusive employee communities supporting diversity, wellbeing and belonging
- Industry-leading learning and development opportunities
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Ready to use your analytical expertise to influence business decisions on a national scale?
👉 Apply today and help us build a smarter, more connected future at Tarmac.
If you'd like to discuss the role in detail, please contact our recruiter Tim Ryan - Email - tim.ryan@tarmac.com or call him on Tel: 07483 904587.
If you'd like to apply for the role, please click on the following link: https://jobs.crh.com/job/Sales-&-Operational-Planning-Analyst/526393-en_US/
Apply today and help shape the future of Tarmac's supply network. 🚀
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