Category Planning Analyst is responsible for planning and forecasting demand at brand and vendor level and constantly strive to achieve and lead best practice in demand planning, forecasting and stock management. The Category Planning Analyst plays a key role within the Commercial function (buying and merchandising) by providing high quality data and analysis across budget performance, sales performance, margin and investment. This analysis will be focused across Category, Supplier, SKU & Store level and covering ARI's global estate. You will add significant commercial value by providing commentary and recommendations based on your analysis plus in identifying trends, challenges & opportunities that will need to be actioned so that the Category achieves a sustainable financial performance and return on investment. The ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders such as Global Heads of Category, Finance Managers and Buyers across different functions and across all global locations will be an essential part of this role.