Network Planning Strategist — Data-Driven Growth

Volkswagen; 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 & wellbeing support

Job summary

Volkswagen Group UK is seeking a Network Planning Consultant to shape and manage the retail network across the UK from our Milton Keynes base. You will balance future network needs with market demands, develop routes to market, and craft data-driven recommendations for senior leadership and dealer partners.

You will use forecasting, geospatial analysis and robust business cases to support both immediate decisions and long-term network strategy, collaborating across brands and departments.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into commercially grounded recommendations.
• Commercial acumen and understanding of financial and operational implications for VW Group UK and dealer partners.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools including advanced Excel and SQL-based querying or reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop network strategies that support growth and commercial success of brands and dealer partners in the UK.
• Explore future routes to market, retail formats and customer propositions to balance commercial outcomes.
• Use data, forecasting and geospatial analysis to identify opportunities, risks and changing customer demand.
• Assess the impacts of proposed network changes for VW Group UK and dealer network.
• Respond quickly to market changes with practical options and clear evidence-based recommendations.
• Create business cases balancing strategic objectives with financial viability and dealer sustainability.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across brands and departments to solve complex challenges.
• Produce analysis and reporting to support immediate decisions and long-term planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Excel

SQL

Forecasting

Geospatial analysis

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Judgement

Curiosity mindset

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

Volkswagen Group UK is seeking a Network Planning Consultant to shape and manage the retail network across the UK from our Milton Keynes base. You will balance future network needs with market demands, develop routes to market, and craft data-driven recommendations for senior leadership and dealer partners.

You will use forecasting, geospatial analysis and robust business cases to support both immediate decisions and long-term network strategy, collaborating across brands and departments.