Capacity Planning Analyst

Michael Page (UK); Addlestone; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed-term contract 12 months

Salary up to £60,000 per year

London-based role

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) is recruiting a Capacity Planning Analyst in London to analyse operational data, identify capacity needs and build robust capacity plans for changing demand. You will collaborate with operational teams and provide clear reports to inform planning decisions across the Analytics department.

The role requires advanced Excel, Power BI, and proven forecasting/modeling experience, with the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations and to monitor plans against

Qualifications

• Experience in capacity planning, demand forecasting or operational analysis.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills.
• Experience building forecasting models and translating insights into recommendations.
• Knowledge of capacity modelling or workforce planning methodologies.
• Aviation/transport/logistics sector experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyse operational data to identify capacity needs and support effective planning decisions.
• Build and maintain capacity plans that help teams prepare for changing demand.
• Review trends and performance data to highlight potential pressure points early.
• Produce clear reports and insight for colleagues across the Analytics department.
• Work with operational teams to gather relevant data and improve the accuracy of plans.
• Translate complex data into practical recommendations for day-to-day planning.
• Monitor planned capacity against operational activity and flag material variances.
• Improve planning data and reporting methods to provide reliable information.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Forecasting experience

Data interpretation

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

About Our Client

• Shape the future growth and capacity strategy of the organisation.
• Drive high-impact forecasting and planning projects.

Capacity Planning Analyst

The organisation operates in the Transport & Distribution industry in London.

Job Description

Capacity Planning Analyst

• Analyse operational data to identify capacity needs and support effective planning decisions.
• Build and maintain capacity plans that help teams prepare for changing demand.
• Review trends and performance data to highlight potential pressure points early.
• Produce clear reports and insight for colleagues across the Analytics department.
• Work with operational teams to gather relevant data and improve the accuracy of plans.
• Translate complex data into practical recommendations for day-to-day planning.
• Monitor planned capacity against operational activity and flag material variances.
• Improve planning data and reporting methods to provide reliable information.

The Successful Applicant

Capacity Planning Analyst

• Experience in capacity planning, demand forecasting or operational analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex operational data.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools.
• Experience building forecasting models and translating insights into business recommendations.
• Knowledge of capacity modelling, workforce planning or operational planning methodologies.
• Ability to work with large datasets and identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Experience collaborating with operational stakeholders to support planning decisions.
• Aviation, transport, rail, logistics or infrastructure sector experience would be advantageous.

Essential

• Advanced Excel.
• Power BI.
• Forecasting and planning experience.

Desirable

• Fabric, SQL, Python or simulation tools.
• Airport, transport or logistics experience.

What's on Offer

Capacity Planning Analyst

• Fixed-term contract - 12 month
• Salary up to £60,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Standard benefits.
• London-based Capacity Planning Analyst role within Transport & Distribution.

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