Data-Driven Warehouse Labour Planner

Whistl Uk Ltd; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days' annual leave

Company Pension

Long service rewards

Health cash plan

Life assurance scheme

Critical Illness cover

Employee assistance programme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Whistl Uk Ltd is seeking a Labour Planning Analyst to forecast labour demand and create staffing plans for our UK warehouse operations. You will analyze data, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with operations to optimise labour utilisation and cost control.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, real-time plan adjustments, and ensuring compliance with working time regulations in a fast-paced logistics environment.

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

• Analyse historical and live data to forecast labour requirements
• 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
• Support task prioritisation to maximise throughput
• Track labour spend against budget and highlight risks
• Plan and manage agency flex hours during peak activity
• Ensure compliance with working time and health & safety regulations
• Produce performance reports on labour utilisation and productivity
• Identify trends and recommend process improvements
• Support continuous improvement in labour planning processes

Skills

Labour planning

Workforce optimisation

Data analysis

Reporting skills

Logistics environment

Warehouse KPIs

UK labour legislation

Agency labour management

Pressure management

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Kronos

Reflexis

Job description

Whistl Uk Ltd is seeking a Labour Planning Analyst to forecast labour demand and create staffing plans for our UK warehouse operations. You will analyze data, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with operations to optimise labour utilisation and cost control.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, real-time plan adjustments, and ensuring compliance with working time regulations in a fast-paced logistics environment.