Planning Support Manager, TAP

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking a Planning Support Manager to lead a team of data analysts. This role focuses on optimizing resource utilization and driving cost-effectiveness through innovative planning solutions and data analytics. You will bridge business needs with technical solutions, transforming raw data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate will have experience in planning, strong communication skills, and proficiency in data analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and/or forecasting roles.
• People management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 6 data analysts, fostering innovation.
• Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and reports.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Agile Methodologies

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

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About Amazon

Amazon strives to be earth's best employer and set the industry standard for customer innovation and experience. We set ambitious goals and are looking for people who can develop innovative approaches to reach and exceed those goals. We are responsible for defining solutions that improve performance across cost, safety, and people engagement.

Team Overview

The Capacity & Cost Management (C2M) team is vital for optimizing resource utilization and driving cost efficiency for the TAP program. We are seeking a talented, data-driven Planning Support Manager to lead a team of data analysts. This role involves developing capacity planning tools, reports, and analytics solutions that impact TAP's operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. You will bridge complex business needs with technical solutions, transforming raw data into actionable insights to maximize resources and maintain a competitive edge.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead a team of 6 data analysts, fostering a culture of innovation and analytical excellence
2. Identify and prioritize business needs for planning solutions across stakeholders using Agile methodologies
3. Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of dashboards, reports, and analytical tools
4. Promote adoption of data-driven planning solutions through stakeholder engagement and training
5. Manage project portfolios to ensure timely, high-quality, and within-budget delivery
6. Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to enhance planning capabilities

Basic Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field
• Experience in planning and/or forecasting roles
• People management experience
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels
• Proven experience in developing dashboards, reporting tools, or analytics solutions
• Experience analyzing large datasets, data quality, and data warehousing
• Proficiency in creating dashboards using Excel, SQL, and visualization tools
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous coding experience in R, Python, or VBA