Lead and develop a team of Planning & Forecasting Analysts, driving a culture of continuous improvement and personal development
Develop and implement mid term (0–90 days) resource plans that take account of change and marketing initiatives
Continuously monitor operational demand for seasonality, contact rates versus commercial drivers, handling times and shrinkage patterns
Provide data-led recommendations on supply movements and monitor effectiveness of changes on capacity versus demand profiles
Own and monitor intra-month and intra-day demand profiles to ensure capacity alignment and consistent service delivery
Work closely with long term planning and forecasting manager and scheduling manager to ensure plans are handed off for execution and metrics are aligned
Reporting to Head of Resource Planning; Location: Cardiff; Hybrid working policy: minimum 10 days per month in office
Requirements
Accountable leader with strong customer and colleague focus
Ability to adapt to, and lead teams through regular change, driving consistency across Operations
Ability to balance workload and prioritise effectively
Ability to build strong relationships with Change, Marketing & Operational teams
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
Excellent understanding of demand planning methodologies and demand drivers
Excellent communications and influencing skills, with the ability to present complex data in a digestible format
Strong judgment skills with the ability to provide timely recommendations