Data-Driven Warehouse Labour Planner

Whistl UK Ltd; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Whistl Logistics is seeking a Labour Planning Analyst to drive workforce forecasting and staffing plans in our fast-paced warehouse in Wellingborough. You will forecast demand, create effective staffing plans and align resources to customer requirements using workforce planning tools and KPI data.

You will also monitor productivity, manage agency labour during peak activity and ensure compliance with UK labour regulations and safety standards while delivering actionable insights that improve

Qualifications

• Proven experience in labour planning and workforce optimisation.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Experience within a fast-paced logistics or distribution environment.
• Knowledge of warehouse KPIs and operational workflows.
• Understanding of UK labour legislation and safety standards.
• Proficient in Excel and workforce planning tools (Kronos, Reflexis or similar).
• Experience managing agency labour.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Forecast labour requirements from historical and live data.
• Create daily, weekly and monthly labour plans.
• Recommend shift patterns and resource levels to meet SLAs.
• Work closely with warehouse management to adjust plans in real time.
• Monitor productivity and efficiency through WMS and labour systems.
• Produce performance reports on labour utilisation and productivity.
• Identify trends and recommend process improvements.
• Support continuous improvement in labour planning processes.

Skills

Labour planning

Data analysis

Reporting skills

Workforce optimisation

Agency labour management

Pressure handling

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

Kronos

Reflexis

Excel

Job description

Whistl Logistics is seeking a Labour Planning Analyst to drive workforce forecasting and staffing plans in our fast-paced warehouse in Wellingborough. You will forecast demand, create effective staffing plans and align resources to customer requirements using workforce planning tools and KPI data.

You will also monitor productivity, manage agency labour during peak activity and ensure compliance with UK labour regulations and safety standards while delivering actionable insights that improve