TTS Inventory & Planning Specialist (UK)
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SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeoples lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted global brands Shark and Ninja the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than4100associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.
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The TTS Inventory & Planning Specialist (UK) owns inventory operations and assortment planning forSharkNinjasTikTok Shop business. Partnering closely with the DTC Inventory & Planning Manager Ops and category owners the role keeps the channel stocked against the forecastspotting out-of-stock risk early and pivoting into viable alternativeswhile shaping the range through gap analysis TTS exclusives and bigger bets on the products with the most upside. It is a strategic seat rather than a transactional one: building demand scenarios and bet cases that steer buy and phasing decisions informing the revenue and SKU-level assumptions behind the forecast and pressure-testing the plan through both a supply lens and a commercial one to protect GM% and ASP.
What you will do:
- OwnTTSinventory operations end to end driven by the forecast livedemandand commercial betsspotting out-of-stock risk ahead of time and pivoting intoa viablealternative before sales are lost.
- Pressure-test the forecast through a supply lensavoiding supply risk and pivoting into alternative opportunitiesand pressure-test GM% and ASP to protect a healthy channel P&L.
- Partner with Ops teams ingesting allocation and stock transfer informationand then ensuring the channel has the inventoryrequiredto achieve the forecastkeeping DTC/TTS splits aligned and closing gaps with category also includesinforming the ops teams of expected spikesto ensure warehouse and carrier capacity can be scaled.
- Identifyexcess and obsolete stock early andsupport with buildingthe plan toleverageit(bundling live-event featurespricingor promotional mechanics)clearing ageing units through the channel while protecting margin.
- Plan launch volumes for new product introductions:sizing thelaunch quantityrequired phasing stock to the launchstrategyand making sure the channel is covered through the critical first weeks of sell-through.
- Shape the TikTok Shop assortment strategy:identifyrange gaps build the case forTTSexclusives and place bigger bets on the products with the most upsidethen review whether those bets paid back and feed the learnings into the next round.
- Build demand scenarios and bet cases that steer range buy and phasing decisions andinformthe tops-down forecast targetincluding revenue and SKU-level assumptions and what the channel needs to comp.
- Ensure the channelhas inventory to scalelive commerce:building stock ahead of major live events and peak trading modelling upside scenarios and making sure availability never caps a breakout moment.
- Establish clear and consistent planning cadences across the cross-functional group(weekly trade monthly forecastreviewsand range checkpoints)so inputs land on time and decisions are made against a shared view.
- Leverage internal tools such as PBI and AI technologyto provide regular reporting including data visualisation on stock volumes risk and opportunities.
What you will have:
- Experience in sales analysis demand planning category management or financial analysis.
- Exposure to a fast-moving e-commercemarketplaceor DTC channelwhere demand is volatilepromotionaland event-driven rather than steady-state.
- Working knowledge of inventory planning mechanics(stock cover allocation phasing launch sizing and out-of-stock mitigation)and comfort partnering with supply chain or operations teams.
- Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to build scenario and sensitivity models:sizing upside and downside cases and translating them into a buy or phasing recommendation.
- Strong experience working with pivot tables large datasetsand data translate complex data into clear concise business insights.
- Fluency with BI and AI tools:Power BI or equivalent for reporting and a habit of using AI to speed up analysis rather than waiting for someone else to build it.
- Commercial judgement:able to read a P&Lunderstand the levers behind GM% and ASP and make a case for a bet rather than only reporting the numbers.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability toinfluence without authority:holding a cross-functional group to a planning cadence closing gapswithcategoryownersandmaking the case for a bet to commercial and financestakeholders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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AtSharkNinja wedontjust raise the bar;we push past it every single Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible push boundaries and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim laneyoullbe right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance retirement plans paid time off employee stock purchase options wellness programsSharkNinjaproduct discounts and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefiningwhatspossible. When you joinyourenot just part of a company;yourepart of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together wewontjust launch products;welldisrupt entire markets.
AtSharkNinja Diversity Equity and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blendingall ofour diverse skills strengthensSharkNinjasinnovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work making an impact and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership associates and our community we aim to have equity be a keycomponentof theSharkNinjaDNA.
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Our Culture
At SharkNinja we dont just raise the barwe push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible push boundaries and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane youll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance retirement plans paid time off employee stock purchase options wellness programs SharkNinja product discounts and more.We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining whats possible. When you join youre not just part of a companyyoure part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together we wont just launch productswell disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja Diversity Equity and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinjas innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work making an impact and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership associates and our community we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
Learn more about us:
Life At SharkNinja
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SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice
For candidates based in all regions please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
For candidates based in China please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
For candidates based in Vietnam please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability or any other class protected by legislation and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at
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SharkNinja, Inc. (NYSE: SN) is a global product design and technology company positively impacting people’s lives in homes around the world.