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Forecasting & Resource Planning Insight Analyst
Job Posted: 8 days ago
Salary: £ 38,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Expire in: 19 days
Job Description
Longreach Recruitment are hiring a Forecasting Insight Analyst, a newly created role within an established Forecasting & Planning team owning the forecasting process for both Contact Centre and Field Based resources.
Are you a technically talented Planning Analyst with exceptional abilities and experience in Forecast modelling from the ground up via analysis and modelling of large datasets, with a keen eye for spotting trends and opportunities to refine accuracy? If so, this is a rare opportunity to utilise your skills for a UK market leading organisation. This position provides output for both a large field-based workforce and a contact centre operation.
We’re seeking interest from Analysts with advanced Excel skills, well-tuned statistical analysis and modelling expertise, and ideally, SQL abilities (to write and run extraction scripts),
This is a hybrid position working 2 days onsite in Greater Manchester and offers a salary of £39’500 + Bonus + Broad Flexible Benefits
Key Role Purpose & Responsibilities
* Own the review, refinement and ‘lock process’ for the forecast model
* Create accurate and detailed forecast models which can be broken down into hourly/daily / weekly to ensure effective resource utilisation of fte to meet demand profiles.
* Support the Snr Forecasting Manager in the production of the long term annual and quarterly forecasting process.
* Provide detailed analysis, forecasts of workload volumes and the optimal resource and capacity requirements needed to fulfil the demand.
* Identify areas for process improvement with a focus on streamlining workflow for enhanced operational efficiency.
* Present trend and variance analysis showcasing insightful recommendations to enhance performance to senior stakeholders
What Have You Done Before? What Do You Need to Demonstrate?
Candidates MUST have demonstrable experience within forecasting and data modelling, possessing advanced abilities with Excel, the ability to manipulate large datasets to create bespoke plans and models from concept to delivery (build from scratch). Your experience will ideally contain contact centre operations and/or planning for field-based resources.
Key Skills & Experience Will Include
* Advanced modelling experience (forecasting, demand planning, capacity plans)
* Advanced Excel user with experience in utilising erlang and similar methodologies
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data in an engaging & meaningful manner to various stakeholders.
* Effective communication and presentation skills
* Desirable - hands-on ‘know-how’ with SQL ( script writing for data extraction / sorting)
* Desirable - PowerBI / Tableau
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