The NPD/Data Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the end‑to‑end New Product Development (NPD) process by providing robust data analysis, insight generation, and scenario modelling. This role bridges commercial, supply chain, and product teams to ensure new products are evaluated, launched, and monitored using accurate, timely, and actionable data.

You will also support the broader planning function through analytical reporting, demand modelling, and continuous improvement of data processes.

Production of data reporting suite to be used by GTM Cluster Lead and Demand Planning team. 

• Analyse new product proposals, assessing demand potential, and aligning to forecasts
• Build and maintain NPD forecasts and track post‑launch performance
• Partner with Marketing, Category, Sales, and Supply Chain to evaluate risks and opportunities of new launches
• Build and maintain Demand Planning reports for key S&OP meetings
• Own and enhance dashboards/reports used across commercial and planning teams
• Conduct deep-dive analysis into sales trends, product lifecycles, customer behaviours, and supply chain KPIs
• Improve data accuracy, data flow, and reporting automation
• Support S&OP processes with NPD inputs, scenario modelling, and monthly updates
• Ensure stakeholders have timely and accurate information to guide decision-making

Essential

• Experience within FMCG, retail, or consumer goods environments
• Exposure to NPD or product lifecycle management
• Strong communication and attention to detail

• High proficiency in Windows/Microsoft based products

• Strong organisational skills

• Ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally & externally and be a good team player

• Desire for continuous improvement

Desirable

• Experience in forecasting, demand planning, or commercial analytics