Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Cadent Gas Ltd; Daimler Green; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadent Gas Ltd is seeking a Planning and Scheduling Analyst to shape delivery plans that support operational objectives and regulatory commitments. You will translate long-term workload forecasts into practical, achievable plans in collaboration with Planning and Operational Delivery teams.

To succeed you will analyse data, identify trends and drive improvements in productivity and resource utilisation while ensuring plans stay aligned with priorities and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong planning and analytical capabilities to translate forecasts into workable plans.
• Excellent problem-solving and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Experience balancing workload, resources and priorities for efficient delivery.
• Strong communication to collaborate with operations, planning and customers.
• Familiarity with SAP, ClickSoftware or similar planning tools and system thinking.

Responsibilities

• Translate long-term workload forecasts into practical, deliverable plans.
• Balance resources and monitor performance against targets.
• Collaborate with planning, scheduling and operational teams to ensure plans are achievable.
• Use data to identify trends and support recovery or improvement actions.
• Develop and promote standard planning practices and procedures.

Skills

Planning & analytics

Problem solving

Resource planning

Communication skills

Tech systems

Process improvement

Coaching & influence

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

ClickSoftware

Job description

We're looking for a Planning and Scheduling Analyst to join our team and play a key role in shaping and maintaining delivery plans that support both our operational objectives and regulatory commitments.

This role sits at the centre of the planning cycle, working closely with Operational Planning and Operational Delivery teams to translate long-term workload forecasts into practical, deliverable plans. You'll use data and local knowledge to help balance resources, monitor performance and keep delivery plans realistic, achievable and focused on customer outcomes.

If you enjoy analysing data, solving problems and working with stakeholders to turn plans into action, this is an opportunity to make a real difference to network performance.

Why you'll love this role

• - Shape how work is delivered by turning long-term workload forecasts into practical plans that support both operational priorities and customer needs.
• - Use data to drive decisions by analysing performance trends, tracking delivery against targets and supporting recovery plans where required.
• - Influence operational performance by identifying opportunities to improve productivity, resource utilisation and overall delivery outcomes.
• - Work across the business with planning, scheduling and operational teams to ensure plans remain achievable, balanced and aligned to priorities.
• - Support great customer outcomes by helping create plans that deliver the right work at the right time while meeting customer expectations.
• - Drive continuous improvement through the development of standard operating procedures and improved planning and scheduling practices.
• - Share your expertise by supporting colleagues, promoting best practice and helping drive consistency across planning activities.
• - Make a real difference by helping the business deliver against its plans, regulatory commitments and customer expectations.

Planning and analytical experience - Experience using data, plans and schedules to support operational delivery within a fast-paced environment.

• - Strong problem-solving skills - Ability to analyse information, identify trends and use data to support effective decision-making.
• - Resource planning knowledge - Understanding of how workloads, resources and priorities can be balanced to support efficient delivery.
• - Excellent communication skills - Able to build positive relationships and work effectively with operational teams, stakeholders and customers.
• - System and technical capability - Comfortable working with Microsoft Office applications and operational systems such as SAP, ClickSoftware or similar planning tools.
• - Process improvement mindset - Experience developing, documenting or improving business processes and ways of working.
• - Coaching and influencing skills - Ability to support colleagues, encourage process compliance and promote best practice across teams.
• - Attention to detail and organisation - Strong focus on maintaining accurate plans, managing multiple priorities and ensuring prerequisites are in place before work is handed over for delivery.

This role plays an important part in making sure work is planned effectively and delivered efficiently across the network. Working closely with planning and operational colleagues, you'll help create achievable plans, adapt to changing priorities and support the successful delivery of work for our customers.