Commercial Planning Analyst

Arriva UK Bus; Stockton-on-Tees; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport services organization in the UK is seeking a candidate for commercial planning activities. You will collaborate with the commercial team to develop and implement plans, manage data outputs, and assist in performance reporting. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, experience in commercial planning, and proficiency in data management. This role supports the dynamic area commercial teams in enhancing network performance and requires hybrid working in the Stockton and Wakefield Depots.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential.
• Experience in commercial planning and analysis within the transport industry.
• Proficiency in data management and reporting is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Area Heads of Commercial to create and refine commercial plans.
• Coordinate commercial plan activities and ensure seamless implementation.
• Manage commercial data outputs, including vehicle and driver requirements.
• Provide comprehensive analysis and documentation support for contracts.
• Assist in generating consolidated performance reports for commercial meetings.
• Support the implementation of broader UK bus commercial initiatives.

Skills

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Experience in commercial planning and analysis

Proficiency in data management and reporting

Excellent communication and coordination abilities

Project management experience

Job description

Overview

Arriva UK Bus. Competitive salary. Hybrid working: one day per week in the Stockton and Wakefield Depots, with some other travel.

Arriva is one of the largest transport services organisations in Europe, employing 44,000 people and delivering more than 2.2 billion passenger journeys across 14 European countries every year. The role supports the area commercial team in all planning activities, facilitating and maintaining market plans. This role ensures all area commercial changes are coordinated and implemented in line with agreed processes, aligning with all relevant functions. The ideal candidate will provide local-level network performance analysis and support the Area Heads of Commercial in developing and executing short, mid, and long-term commercial plans.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Plan Development: Collaborate with Area Heads of Commercial to create and refine commercial plans across various time horizons.
• Coordination and Implementation: Work closely with the commercial team and other functions to coordinate commercial plan activities and ensure seamless implementation of commercial changes.
• Data Management: Manage commercial data outputs, including vehicle and driver requirements.
• Analysis and Documentation: Provide comprehensive analysis, documentation, and project management support for contracts and tenders. Maintain the growth tracker and prepare investment committee proposals.
• Performance Reporting: Assist Area Commercial Directors by generating consolidated performance reports and aiding in the preparation for key commercial meetings and business reviews.
• UK Bus Initiatives: Support the implementation of broader UK bus commercial initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience in commercial planning and analysis within the transport industry.
• Proficiency in data management and reporting.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Project management experience is a plus.

Why Join Us

This role provides local-level support to area commercial teams in network planning activities and analysis. You will work closely with senior leadership and have a significant impact on the commercial strategy and performance of our transport operations.

Apply now to be a part of a dynamic team driving forward our commercial initiatives in the transport industry!