Network Forecasting and Planning Manager

Evri; Rugby; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Evri is seeking a Network Forecasting and Planning Manager to steer forecasting, capacity planning and optimisation across our network. You will ensure capacity and resources align with customer demand and service commitments, while guiding governance of international planning and service functions.

You will lead a high-performing team, champion data-driven decision making and drive continuous improvement in forecasting methodologies, planning processes and reporting to support growth and

Qualifications

• Experience in forecasting, planning, logistics or operational strategy in large-scale environments.
• Proven leadership of planning, transformation and continuous improvement programmes.
• Strong ability to translate data into actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Collaborative leader who can align diverse teams behind a common goal.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting and planning strategy across the Evri network with daily, weekly, peak and annual forecasts.
• Align capacity, resources and plans with demand and business objectives.
• Drive peak readiness and network performance improvements.
• Develop tools, automation and reporting for forecasting.
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Monitor service performance, manage risks and implement corrective actions.
• Support growth through capacity planning, volume analysis and network optimisation.
• Provide governance to the International Planning & Service function.
• Develop, coach and inspire high-performing teams.

Skills

Forecasting

Planning

Leadership

Data analytics

Excel

VBA

Stakeholders

Tools

Excel

VBA

Microsoft Access

Job description

At Evri, we're transforming the way parcels move through our network. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an exceptional Network Forecasting and Planning Manager to lead our network forecasting, capacity planning and optimisation strategy.

As Network Forecasting and Planning Manager, you will lead the strategic forecasting, planning and optimisation of volume flow across the Evri network, ensuring capacity, resources and operational plans are aligned to customer demand, service commitments and business objectives. You will provide leadership across Forecasting, Network Planning and Strategic Planning activities, whilst also providing governance and indirect leadership of the International Planning & Service function to ensure domestic and international operations are aligned through a single network planning strategy.

What you’ll be doing:

This role plays a pivotal part in supporting customer growth, operational efficiency and service performance across the entire network.

• Lead the forecasting and planning strategy across the Evri network, delivering accurate daily, weekly, Peak and annual forecasts.
• Align network capacity, resources and operational plans with customer demand and business objectives.
• Lead Peak planning and network readiness activity, ensuring operational preparedness across the network.
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting methodologies, planning processes, automation and reporting.
• Provide strategic insight and recommendations to senior operational and commercial stakeholders.
• Monitor service performance, proactively managing risks and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Support growth through effective capacity planning, volume analysis and network optimisation.
• Provide governance and indirect leadership to the International Planning & Service function, ensuring alignment with wider network priorities.
• Develop, coach and inspire high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, operational excellence and data-driven decision making.

What you’ll bring to the role:

We're looking for a commercially minded operational leader with strong logistics experience, who can balance people leadership with delivering outstanding business results.

• Significant experience in forecasting, planning, logistics, supply chain or operational strategy within a large-scale, fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership of planning, transformation and continuous improvement programmes.
• Strong track record of building, developing and leading high-performing teams through growth and change.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to balance customer, service, cost and capacity priorities.
• Experienced in influencing senior stakeholders and executive leaders.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills, with expertise in forecasting, modelling and turning data into actionable insights.
• Experience developing planning tools, systems, automation and reporting solutions.
• VBA, Microsoft Access and database knowledge desirable but not essential.
• A collaborative leader who can align diverse stakeholders behind a common goal.
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, driving performance while creating an environment where people can thrive.