Average Forecasting Analyst salary in the UK

Forecasting & Planning Analyst Walsall (Hybrid 2 days in office) 3 Months Contract (Possible Extension) £350-450 per day via umbrella About Our Client Our client has a longstanding history as a trusted provider of motoring services, a well-recognized fleet of patrol vans, and a comprehensive range of services from roadside assistance to insurance, all dedicated to serving the needs of motorists in the UK. About the Role Are you a skilled analyst with a passion for forecasting and planning? Join our dynamic team in the Operations Forecasting & Planning department and contribute to the success of our daily operations in Roadside and Contact Centre. As a Forecasting & Planning Analyst, you will be responsible for creating daily forecasts of operations demand workloads, guiding resourcing requirements and performance optimization. Key Responsibilities: Generate weekly, daily, and hourly demand forecasts, driving resource allocation to meet daily member breakdown needs.Utilize multiple statistical forecasting methods to analyse and extract meaningful insights from complex data sets, underpinning planning assumptions and forecast quality.Provide valuable insights and intelligence to enable informed decisions on resourcing, performance challenges, and optimization.Produce and maintain forecast analysis and performance reporting to identify performance risks and opportunities.Support the Senior Capacity and Planning Manager in long-term annual and quarterly forecasting and planning processes.Collaborate with members of the Resourcing & Technical team in Operations, Business Services, and finance teams from IM, BS, and Operations.Produce accurate and effective weekly demand forecasts (rolling 0 - 13 weeks) across lines of business (Roadside & Contact Centre).Forecast daily demand requirements and feed into capacity/resourcing models to achieve KPIs and SLAs efficiently.Share best practices with colleagues in the Forecasting & Planning team and ops stakeholders.Continuously review performance, ensuring forecast accuracy and understanding variations.Handover daily and hourly forecasts to the Resource Planning function within agreed SLAs to optimize supply. Qualifications: Experience in forecasting and planning within large-scale operations, particularly in the field and complex Contact Centres.Proficiency in building, developing, and maintaining Excel forecasting models.Advanced Excel skills for designing and managing complex forecasting models.Ability to create and develop models and solutions for problem-solving activities and scenario modelling.Strong modelling skills and the ability to develop and build Demand Planning models and processes.Strong Power BI skills, knowledge, and experience with Tableau and other analytical and reporting solutions.Desired proficiency in SQL, along with knowledge and understanding of statistical software packages. If you haven't received a response from us within 48 hours, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, we will retain your details for future opportunities. Pontoon is an employment consultancy committed to improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate individuals of all backgrounds, beliefs, and orientations, creating an inclusive environment where everyone can showcase their unique talents, skills, and experiences and thrive. We welcome people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. Are you ready to drive your career forward and join a team dedicated to delivering top-notch performance and reporting analysis? Apply now to become a Forecasting & Planning Analyst and make a significant impact in the world of operations and reporting.

Forecasting & Planning Analyst Walsall, Hybrid Setting (2 days a week in office, 3 days WFH) 3 Month Contract (Scope to Extend) £350-450 per day via umbrella About Our Client Our client has a longstanding history as a trusted provider of motoring services, a well-recognized fleet of patrol vans, and a comprehensive range of services from roadside assistance to insurance, all dedicated to serving the needs of motorists in the UK. About the Role Are you a skilled analyst with a passion for forecasting and planning? Join our dynamic team in the Operations Forecasting & Planning department and contribute to the success of our daily operations in Roadside and Contact Centre. As a Forecasting & Planning Analyst, you will be responsible for creating daily forecasts of operations demand workloads, guiding resourcing requirements and performance optimization. Key Responsibilities: Generate weekly, daily, and hourly demand forecasts, driving resource allocation to meet daily member breakdown needs.Utilize multiple statistical forecasting methods to analyse and extract meaningful insights from complex data sets, underpinning planning assumptions and forecast quality.Provide valuable insights and intelligence to enable informed decisions on resourcing, performance challenges, and optimization.Produce and maintain forecast analysis and performance reporting to identify performance risks and opportunities.Support the Senior Capacity and Planning Manager in long-term annual and quarterly forecasting and planning processes.Collaborate with members of the Resourcing & Technical team in Operations, Business Services, and finance teams from IM, BS, and Operations.Produce accurate and effective weekly demand forecasts (rolling 0 - 13 weeks) across lines of business (Roadside & Contact Centre).Forecast daily demand requirements and feed into capacity/resourcing models to achieve KPIs and SLAs efficiently.Share best practices with colleagues in the Forecasting & Planning team and ops stakeholders.Continuously review performance, ensuring forecast accuracy and understanding variations.Handover daily and hourly forecasts to the Resource Planning function within agreed SLAs to optimize supply. Qualifications: Experience in forecasting and planning within large-scale operations, particularly in the field and complex Contact Centres.Proficiency in building, developing, and maintaining Excel forecasting models.Advanced Excel skills for designing and managing complex forecasting models.Ability to create and develop models and solutions for problem-solving activities and scenario modelling.Strong modelling skills and the ability to develop and build Demand Planning models and processes.Strong Power BI skills, knowledge, and experience with Tableau and other analytical and reporting solutions.Desired proficiency in SQL, along with knowledge and understanding of statistical software packages. If you haven't received a response from us within 48 hours, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, we will retain your details for future opportunities. Pontoon is an employment consultancy committed to improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate individuals of all backgrounds, beliefs, and orientations, creating an inclusive environment where everyone can showcase their unique talents, skills, and experiences and thrive. We welcome people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. Are you ready to drive your career forward and join a team dedicated to delivering top-notch performance and reporting analysis? Apply now to become a Performance & Reporting Analyst and make a significant impact in the world of operations and reporting.

Forecasting & Supply Chain Analyst Location: Waltham Cross, Herts Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum Monday to Friday – 45 hours per week (includes a 30-minute unpaid break)   Core Hours: 0800 – 1700 The Forecasting and Supply Chain Analyst is responsible to all forecasting activities associated with customers and products, whilst supporting the design and implementation of a Supply Chain Scorecard, including providing assistance in planning and management of all customer owned products, which are managed through the Reynolds Catering Supplies network. Accountabilities: Adhere to the overall planning and forecasting strategy.Manage forecast for all products throughout their lifecycle, including ensuring a successful entrance and exit strategy.Develop Demand Forecast at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons, as part of the demand management process.Identify Demand Forecast risks and opportunities.Develop Demand Plans based on business trends, demand patterns, market and industry intelligence.Analyse and troubleshoot demand related issues in a timely and accurate manner.Interact with sales, marketing, and customers to understand Demand Forecast drivers.Develop routine and ad-hoc demand related reports. To be successful in your application for the role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following skills & experience. Educated to degree level or equivalent (Essential).Previous work experience within a Forecasting/Supply Chain environment (Essential).Intermediate to advance level Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and PowerPoint (Essential).Ability to present key data effectively and in a readily understandable manner (Essential).Knowledge of ERP/ Forecasting software (Essential).Experience within an FMCG environment or food manufacturing. Benefits: 20 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 25 days with service.Retail Discount membership.Health Care Cash Plan membership.Stakeholder PensionLife AssuranceFree on-site parking.Further company tailored benefits achieved through service and commitment. This is only a brief outline or the Forecasting & Supply Chain Analyst role. For more information or to apply for this role, please click on the link! Reynolds Catering is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.