Network Planning Consultant: Data-Driven UK Retail Strategy

Volkswagen Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car scheme

Discretionary bonus

Enhanced pension contributions

Private healthcare

Fuel card

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Life insurance & wellbeing support

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Volkswagen Group UK is seeking a Network Planning Consultant to shape and manage our retail network across the UK. You will balance future needs with market dynamics, designing data-driven network strategies and presenting clear recommendations to senior stakeholders.

In this role you will work across multiple brands, explore new routes to market, and support longer-term network strategy with rigorous analysis and practical options. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Milton Keynes.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret data and translate into commercial actions.
• Understanding financial and operational implications of recommendations for VWG UK and dealer partners.
• Experience using data analysis and reporting tools, including Excel and SQL-based querying or reporting.
• Knowledge of forecasting, modelling, location planning, network planning or geospatial analysis methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop network strategies that support growth and commercial success across the UK.
• Explore future routes to market, retail formats and customer propositions.
• Use data, forecasting and geospatial analysis to identify opportunities, risks and changing demand patterns.
• Assess commercial, operational and customer impacts of proposed network changes.
• Respond quickly to market changes with practical options and clear evidence-based recommendations.
• Create compelling business cases balancing strategic objectives with financial viability.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and dealer partners to solve complex challenges.
• Produce analysis, reporting and visual insights to support operations and longer-term planning.
• Support transformation projects and shape future ways of working in network development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Excel

SQL

Forecasting

Geospatial analysis

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

Volkswagen Group UK is seeking a Network Planning Consultant to shape and manage our retail network across the UK. You will balance future needs with market dynamics, designing data-driven network strategies and presenting clear recommendations to senior stakeholders.

In this role you will work across multiple brands, explore new routes to market, and support longer-term network strategy with rigorous analysis and practical options. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Milton Keynes.