Data-Driven Warehouse Labour Planning Analyst

Whistl; Willey CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days leave

Company pension

Long service rewards

Health plan

Life cover

Critical illness

Rewards portal

Career development

EAP access

Market leader benefits

Job summary

Whistl Logistics is seeking a Labour Planning Analyst to drive efficiency and labour optimisation in our fast-paced warehouse in Wellingborough. You will analyse data, forecast labour demand and create staffing plans aligned to customer requirements.

Partner with operations leaders, monitor KPIs, manage agency labour during peaks, and produce reports on utilisation and productivity. A strong data and Excel skillset is essential for turning insights into action.

Qualifications

• Proven labour planning and workforce optimisation experience.
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Experience in fast-paced logistics environments.
• Knowledge of warehouse KPIs and workflows.
• Understanding of UK labour legislation and safety standards.
• Proficient in Excel and workforce planning tools such as Kronos or Reflexis.
• 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 shifts and resource levels to meet SLAs.
• Coordinate with warehouse management to adjust plans in real time.
• Monitor productivity through WMS and labour systems.
• Produce performance reports on utilisation and productivity.
• Identify trends and drive process improvements.
• Support continuous improvement in labour planning.

Skills

Labour planning

Workforce optimisation

Data analysis

Reporting

UK labour law

Excel

Kronos

Reflexis

Agency labour

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Kronos

Reflexis

Job description

Whistl Logistics is seeking a Labour Planning Analyst to drive efficiency and labour optimisation in our fast-paced warehouse in Wellingborough. You will analyse data, forecast labour demand and create staffing plans aligned to customer requirements.

Partner with operations leaders, monitor KPIs, manage agency labour during peaks, and produce reports on utilisation and productivity. A strong data and Excel skillset is essential for turning insights into action.