A Commercial Forecasting Analyst is responsible for interacting cross functionally with the Commercial and Operational teams to co-ordinate and oversee the collaborative development of our business forecast.

In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll receive many excellent additional benefits including:

• Hybrid Working Options – opportunity to work from both the office and from the comfort of your own home
• Annual Leave – 33 days entitlement (including statutory bank holidays) which increases with service
• Enhanced Pension Plan options – Company enhanced contributions of up to a 6% match
• Private Medical Insurance – via AXA
• Life Insurance – Company funded 2x basic salary life cover from day one
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free 24/7 confidential wellbeing support
• Progression and Development Opportunities – Department specific technical training and Internal Management Development Academies
• Staff Discount at www.very.co.uk (25% discount on designer branded clothing, footwear and home accessories with 15% off furniture, leisure and electrical items)
• Discounted Gym Membership – Up to 25% discount across 3700 nationally located gyms, health clubs, leisure Centres, bootcamps and fitness studios
• Cycle to work scheme – In partnership with Evans cycles the ArrowXL C2W scheme offers great benefits and discounts
• Long service awards – We go out of our way to recognise and reward our colleague commitment with our long service awards programme
• Employee of the month – Winners receive £25 voucher, certificate and Hall of fame recognition
• CEO Award of the month – Winners receive £100 voucher, certificate and Hall of fame recognition
• Departmental Incentives – Year-round departmental competitions, seasonal incentives and fantastic gifts
• Retail Discounts – Huge discount savings in supermarkets (Asda, Tesco, Morrison’s and Sainsburys), Fashion discounts with (Adidas, Asos, H&M, Boohoo, JD and Matalan) and Technology discounts with (Apple, Argos, Currys/PC World and John Lewis), plus many more savings

Role Specific:

• To create strategic forecasts for the business for all clients, on a short term (daily), medium (weekly/monthly), and long-term basis ultimately to offer a rolling 12 month forecast to the commercial and operational teams.
• Build an advanced scalable modelling tool that covers both time series and judgemental forecasting considering delivery service, seasonal swings and multiple clients.
• To plan specific periods of the year including Easter Peak, Black Friday and Christmas / New Year
• To Liaise with all Commercial Managers to ensure transport plans are aligned with forecasts
• Build data models to help aid business decisions
• Perform strategic analysis and prepare models to support strategic planning activities and budgeting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

People Management:

• Communicates clearly so any team members are aware of their objectives and the standards required.
• Defines and manages day to day activities, being clear about priorities to ensure that deadlines are met
• Accountable for ensuring the quality of the work at ‘Professional’ level and the performance of their team members where applicable
• Role model positive behaviour, which is in keeping with our values
• Provide clear advice and direction on how to change and bring about improvements where these need to be made
• Seek advice from your manager at the right time in cases of conflict amongst team.
• Engage and build open and honest professional and positive relationships with team members, fellow colleagues, peers and cross functional stakeholders

General:

• Is independent in exercising professional knowledge without close supervision
• Solves problems according to experience, analyses possible solutions and provides suggestions for improvement under defined parameters
• Effectively manages time so that deadlines are met both individually and as a team
• Act upon any feedback from your line manager concerning individual and / or team performance
• Be responsible for and undertake continual learning and development both informally and formally, ensuring a clear understanding of the business and cross functional priorities

Experience:

• A minimum of two years’ experience employed within a similar position
• Experience of working within a fast-paced transport or retail environment
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to navigate the corporate landscape and build effective working relationships at all levels
• Strong Analytic skill set with the ability to provide actionable recommendations based on critical metrics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to present to all levels within the business as well as clients.
• Effectively manages time to make sure that deadlines are met where possible exceeded
• Advanced knowledge across Microsoft office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proven strong financial and analytical skills to model and quantify impacts of assumptions and events
• Able to present information clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to act proactively, independently, and decisively to quickly assess needs and identify logical solutions

Essential Skills and Attributes:

• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to navigate the corporate landscape, quickly establish credibility and build effective, collaborative, working relationships at all levels
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Able to act in a professional manner to the benefit of the company and always maintain confidentiality

Role Specific Requirements:

• Holds a full UK driving licence

Our culture thrives on Six core values that form who we are, these are:

Innovative I Safe I Respectful I Excellent I Responsible I One Team