Strategic Network Planner - Data-Driven Growth

Volkswagengroup; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car schemes

Discretionary bonus

Enhanced pension contributions

Private healthcare

Fuel card

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Life insurance & wellbeing support

Job summary

Volkswagen Group UK is seeking a Network Planning Consultant to shape and manage our retail network across the UK. You will design network planning activities, balancing future needs with market changes, using data-driven insight and commercial judgement.

Responsibilities include developing growth strategies, exploring new routes to market and delivering evidence-based recommendations to support timely decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and translate findings into commercially grounded recommendations.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools including advanced Excel and SQL-based querying.
• Knowledge of forecasting, modelling, location planning or geospatial analysis methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop network strategies that support sustainable growth for VWG UK and dealer partners.
• Explore future routes to market, retail formats and customer propositions.
• Use data, forecasting and geospatial analysis to identify opportunities and risks.
• Assess impacts of proposed network changes for VWG UK and its dealer network.
• Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations for timely decisions.
• Create business cases balancing strategy with financial viability and dealer sustainability.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across brands and departments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Excel advanced

SQL querying

Forecasting

Geospatial analysis

Stakeholder management

Tools

SQL

Job description

Volkswagen Group UK is seeking a Network Planning Consultant to shape and manage our retail network across the UK. You will design network planning activities, balancing future needs with market changes, using data-driven insight and commercial judgement.

Responsibilities include developing growth strategies, exploring new routes to market and delivering evidence-based recommendations to support timely decisions.