Our client is a well recognized UK brand who have everything under the one roof for your home and garden. They have a collaborative culture, great people, product ranges, and are currently enjoying an exciting phase of growth. They are now looking for a Logistics Planning Analyst to join their network planning team. Head office base Is Milton Keynes, and the role comes with hybrid working options, with the ideal split of 2 days in the office and 3 days from home. As their Logistics Planning Analyst, you'll be supporting the Planning & Strategy Manager in the development and execution of plans, both tactical and strategic. Working with key partners and stakeholders, providing analysis and insights to ensure data driven decision making.
Responsibilities – Logistics Planning Analyst
- Create and manage detailed operational budget models and forecasts.
- Develop and maintain a detailed DC capacity module to manage space allocation and usage by trading world & category
- Proactively work with the merchandise managers to ensure space occupancy is within agreed limits and agree remedials activities where occupancy is breached.
- Work with the merchandising, freight forwarders and DC operations teams to create and facilitate the execution of robust weekly Inbound plans, Reporting progress and variances to the plan to key stakeholders (Merchandising / Operations)
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis and modelling as required to support the function and wider business providing insight to ensure data driven actions are taken.
- Work with key stakeholders and IT & BI Business partners to scope and support the simplification & automation of business processes and the development of Power BI reports
- Work with the planning and strategy Manager, IT & Key Business Stakeholders to scope, analyze and document projects to business case sign off stage.
- Take a lead role in planning & strategy projects as a functional expert.
- Conduct regular line level analysis to determine optimal flow routes and stock locations.
- Deliver an agile, efficient store distribution service and a home delivery capability to support growth plans.
Required Skills – Logistics Planning Analyst
- Proven logistics, planning, and analytical experience
- Strong knowledge of warehouse & logistics operations.
- Adaptable approach to a fast-paced changing retail landscape.
- A proactive individual with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong IT Skills including Advanced Excel and Power BI.
Our client has ambitious growth plans over the next 15 months, and this is a pivotal role for them in better utilizing data and decision-making within the logistics arm of the business. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to add huge value and be involved in key strategic business decisions. There will also be future career opportunities in line with growth. You must have a logistics grounding and may have gained previous experience as a business analyst, business process analyst or functional analyst.
In return for your hard work, you'll receive a competitive salary, a bonus of up to 15% and a range of additional benefits.
Apply now to be considered for their Logistics Planning Analyst role and take an exciting next step in your logistics & analytics career.