Job Description
About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
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At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.
Supply Planner- Parts & Accessories
Location: Leeds (Thorpe Park LS15 8ZB) / Hybrid - 3 days in office
About the roles
The Supply Planning Inventory team is responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels to support sales demand across SharkNinja’s rapidly growing European business.
As a P&A Supply Planner, you will work closely with Commercial Planning, Sales, Operations, and Logistics teams to manage the supply plan for a portfolio of Parts & Accessories. You will ensure inbound inventory is allocated to the appropriate distribution centres to support sales and service targets while optimising inventory across the European network.
You will also support new customer onboarding and product launches, ensuring stock is available in the right locations to enable successful launches and excellent customer service.
This role is ideal for an ambitious supply chain professional with strong analytical skills who is looking to develop a career in inventory and supply planning within a fast-paced, global organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure inbound containers are routed to the appropriate country distribution centres to support future customer demand while optimising warehouse capacity and storage utilisation.
Arrange stock transfers between countries to maximise inventory availability while reducing excess and slow-moving stock.
Balance inventory between B2B and B2C channels to ensure both achieve sales and service targets.
Monitor inventory levels across the network, identifying potential shortages, excess stock, and service risks, and take proactive action to maintain optimal stock availability.
Analyse inventory performance and recommend actions to improve stock availability, inventory utilisation, and operational efficiency.
Liaise with Sales, Order Management, Inbound Logistics, and Country Logistics teams to ensure transparent communication and the efficient movement of goods from inbound receipt through to customer delivery.
Produce and maintain KPI reporting to monitor inventory performance, identify bottlenecks, and support data-driven decision making.
Investigate inventory issues through root cause analysis and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to implement effective solutions.
Continuously improve planning processes and ways of working through collaboration with wider business teams and the effective use of AI and automation where appropriate.
Act as the first point of contact for inventory and stock-related queries across the business.
Skills & Attributes
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to optimise inventory across multiple distribution centres.
Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge or experience of working within a Supply Chain or Planning function is advantageous.
Strong attention to detail and excellent follow-through.
Good Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
A proactive, continuous improvement mindset with the confidence to challenge existing processes and identify more efficient ways of working.
An entrepreneurial attitude and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
A collaborative approach with a proven ability to build effective long-term relationships across the business.
Education & Experience
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a business environment.
Previous experience within the consumer goods industry is preferred.
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Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we 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, you’ll 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 what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products— we’ll 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 SharkNinja’s 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.
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