Forecasting and Planning Manager

EVRi International; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

EVRi International in Rugby is seeking an experienced Senior Network Forecasting and Planning Manager to lead forecasting, capacity planning and network optimisation across the national operation. You will align forecasts with demand and business growth to guide the network delivery.

The role spans Forecasting, Network Planning and Strategic Planning, with governance over the International Planning & Service function. Hybrid working available, with a focus on data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in network forecasting and planning.
• Strong analytical, modelling and data-driven decision making.
• Experience leading and developing planning teams.
• Experience with peak demand planning.
• Advanced Excel skills; VBA/Access knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Evri's network forecasting and planning strategy.
• Own daily, weekly, Peak and annual volume forecasting.
• Align network capacity with forecast demand.
• Lead Peak planning and network readiness.
• Identify capacity constraints and opportunities for optimisation.
• Use forecasting, modelling and data to support senior decision making.
• Drive improvements in planning processes, tools, automation and reporting.
• Support customer and business growth through capacity planning.
• Provide strategic direction to International Planning & Service function.
• Lead, develop and coach high-performing planning teams.

Skills

Forecasting

Network planning

Capacity planning

Team leadership

Excel

Tools

VBA

Microsoft Access

Job description

Senior Network Forecasting and Planning Manager

Rugby
£58,000 - £70,00 plus bonus & benefits
Monday to Friday
Hybrid working available, subject to business needs

Shape how we plan one of the UK's largest parcel networks

We're looking for an experienced Senior Network Forecasting and Planning Managerto lead forecasting, capacity planning and network optimisation across Evri's national operation.

You'll ensure our forecasts, capacity and operational plans are aligned to customer demand and business growth, giving our network the insight and direction it needs to deliver consistently.

Leading across Forecasting, Network Planning and Strategic Planning, you'll combine data, operational knowledge and commercial thinking to shape our network planning strategy.

You'll also provide governance and direction to our International Planning & Service function, ensuring domestic and international planning remains aligned.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead Evri's network forecasting and planning strategy.
• Own daily, weekly, Peak and annual volume forecasting.
• Align network capacity and operational plans with forecast demand.
• Lead Peak planning and network readiness across the operation.
• Identify capacity constraints, service risks and opportunities for optimisation.
• Use forecasting, modelling and operational data to support senior-level decision making.
• Drive improvements in planning processes, tools, automation and reporting.
• Support customer and business growth through effective capacity planning and network optimisation.
• Provide strategic direction to the International Planning & Service function.
• Lead, develop and coach high-performing planning teams.

What We're Looking For

You'll be an experienced planning leader with a strong understanding of large-scale logistics, transport, supply chain or network operations.

You'll bring:

• Significant experience in network planning, forecasting, capacity planning, logistics or operational strategy.
• Strong forecasting, modelling and analytical capability.
• Experience planning for Peak, seasonal demand or significant changes in volume.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams.
• Experience delivering planning, transformation or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to balance service, cost, capacity and customer requirements.
• Confidence influencing and challenging senior and executive stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using data to drive decisions.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to remain close to operational delivery.

Experience developing planning tools, automation or reporting solutions would be beneficial. VBA, Microsoft Access or database knowledge is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Evri?

This is an opportunity to influence how our national network plans for customer growth, changing volumes, Peak and future capacity requirements.

You'll work with senior leaders across the business, lead talented planning teams and have a direct impact on the decisions that shape the performance of our network.

If you combine strong logistics knowledge, strategic thinking and data-led decision making, we'd love to hear from you.