Operations Planning & Analytics Lead (All genders)

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionising the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective — providing operators with a decisive edge in contested environments.

We are focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems — not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe, today.

• Design and lead the S&OP process — demand, supply, inventory, and financial reconciliation

• Define and own the KPI framework for operations: what is measured, how, and at what cadence

• Build and maintain WBR/MBR data packs — actuals vs. targets, variance analysis, commentary

• Partner with the BI/Reporting Analyst to ensure reporting is built on reliable data infrastructure

• Translate operational questions into structured analytical frameworks and data products

• Recruit, develop, and manage the Planning Analyst and BI/Reporting Analyst

• Act as the primary analytical interface between operations and senior leadership

• 7–10 years in operations planning, supply chain, or FP&A in a manufacturing environment

• Has built or redesigned a planning process before — not just maintained one

• Track record of delivering management reporting that leadership actually relies on

• Advanced Excel and/or SQL for modelling and analysis

• S&OP design, KPI definition, and performance management

• Stakeholder management and executive communication — clear, honest, and without ego

• BSc/MSc in Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent

• Experience managing or mentoring analysts

• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent BI tools

• Exposure to ERP systems in a manufacturing context (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)