Description We have a new and exciting opportunity to support shape our business and deliver our goals. We are recruiting for a Senior Planning Analyst to join our team to enhance operational efficiency by supporting with creating and output of the multiple KPI’s collated via our 3 home delivery networks, support client reporting and delivering operational and managerial information ensuring a high level of analytical performance in a timely manner. Hours of work 37.5hrs per week How will you contribute? · This is a highly analytical role that will also require a reasonable level of engagement with the client and internal departments, developing reporting structures, data capture and taking a lead in process and business development opportunities. · Support with Project Management, Project Controls and Documentation and be able to work on multiple projects at one time · Support with the building of presentations aligning outputs with the relevant audience · Analysis of volume forecasts and calculation of resource requirements · Early identification of potential shortfalls in resource and a solution-driven approach to resolving such issues · Development of processes and systems · Overseeing the measurement and reporting of Planned v Actual data, effectively communicating recommendations for accuracy improvements · Overseeing and improving the reporting suite of key KPIS for senior management · Agile approach to changing seasonal requirements. · Identification and proposal of Continuous Improvement opportunities · Presentation of data to the client and senior management · Analyse performance data, identify opportunities for improvement and support the operational and management teams in making informed decisions · Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to operational success, shaping operational KPI’s ensuring the best metrics are being driven · Prepare and present findings to non-technical stakeholders. Stay updated on industry trends, competitors and emerging technologies to provide recommendations. · Ability to operate within a team of technical staff of varying skills and abilities whilst minimizing any risk due to data integrity. · Deputising for the functional leads as required What will you bring? · Self-starter & Strategy focused · Strong desire to learn and look for new ways to provide continuous improvements · Microsoft – excel, power BI, SQL or other query and reporting languages · Detail oriented and someone who challenges the norm from the data. · Experience providing insight and analytics that can be used to form strategic and operational change. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · The ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner. · Commercial awareness · TMS experience – strongly preferred · Project Management/control experience (advantageous) · Logistics experience – Home Delivery experience (advantageous) Our Culture & Benefits In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more. Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment. Be a part of our values; We’re Thoughtful, We’re Aiming High and We’re Prepared. Our Commitment We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application. Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce