Network Planning Strategist: Data-Driven Growth

Volkswagen Group UK Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car scheme

Discretionary bonus

Enhanced pension

Private healthcare

Fuel card

27 days holiday

Life insurance & wellbeing support

Job summary

Volkswagen Group UK is seeking a Network Planning Consultant to shape and manage our retailer network, balancing future network needs with market dynamics. You will design and oversee network planning across brands, using data-driven insight to assess implications for VWG UK and its dealer network, collaborating with senior stakeholders.

The role involves responding to rapid market changes with timely analysis, practical options and clear recommendations to support longer-term strategy and

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and translate findings into clear, commercially grounded recommendations.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to understand the financial and operational implications of recommendations for VWG UK and dealer partners.
• Experience using data analysis and reporting tools, including advanced Excel and SQL-based querying or reporting.
• Knowledge of forecasting, modelling, location planning, network planning or geospatial analysis methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with confident presenting recommendations at senior levels.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work at pace and manage multiple priorities.
• Sound judgement when working with incomplete information and turning analysis into practical next steps.
• Forward-thinking and curious mindset to explore new ideas and future routes to market and retail formats.
• Adaptable and collaborative, building effective relationships across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Developing network strategies that support sustainable growth and commercial success of our brands and dealer partners across the UK.
• Exploring future routes to market, retail formats and customer propositions.
• Using data, forecasting and geospatial analysis to identify opportunities, risks and changing patterns of demand.
• Assessing commercial, operational and customer impacts of proposed network changes for VWG UK and the dealer network.
• Responding to market changes with timely analysis, practical options and clear recommendations.
• Creating business cases balancing strategic objectives with financial viability and dealer sustainability.
• Working with senior stakeholders across brands to solve complex business challenges.
• Producing analysis, reporting and visual insights to support immediate decisions and longer-term planning.
• Supporting business transformation projects and shaping future ways of working in network development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Excel/SQL data analysis

Forecasting/geospatial analysis

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Judgement

Forward-thinking

Collaborative

Job description

Volkswagen Group UK is seeking a Network Planning Consultant to shape and manage our retailer network, balancing future network needs with market dynamics. You will design and oversee network planning across brands, using data-driven insight to assess implications for VWG UK and its dealer network, collaborating with senior stakeholders.

The role involves responding to rapid market changes with timely analysis, practical options and clear recommendations to support longer-term strategy and