Planning Analyst - Derby Derby, England
Job description
Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues and over 3,400 stores across several retail fascias in over 30 markets around the world.
JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally.
We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives.
Role Purpose
To be responsible for supporting the Senior Planning Analyst in the production of Key Performance Indicators to support the Distribution Centre Operational & Planning Teams. By conducting analysis and identifying trends, you will enable the team to make efficiency improvements and enhance ways of working.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the designing and delivery of analytical reports that deliver effective insight within the operation
- Collect and analyse large amounts of data from multiple data sources and concatenate into a logical reporting framework
- Recognize trends and patterns; make recommendations based on analysis
- Work in partnership with Operational Management teams to ensure the maximisation and successful flow of merchandise across the DC
- Work in partnership with Operational Management to resolve issues that may hinder the departments achieving planned targets, optimising DC workload
- Produce Management information for both internal and external parties in line with business / project requirements
- To support with the development of Peak Planning activities
- To provide full support where necessary for any DC projects requiring stock, resource of planning information, through analysis of data etc.
- To attend operational meetings in line with requirements
- To undertake any other reasonable duties in line with the needs of the business
Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Excellent computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and advanced Excel skills e.g. modelling
- Proficient in SQL
- Knowledge of Google Looker (Google Cloud Platform) - Preferable
- Resilient and tenacious
- Strong commercial acumen
- Ability to optimally communicate both internally at Senior Management levels & externally
- Ability to communicate effectively and influence at various levels
- Organised and analytical with the ability to work independently and to tight deadlines
- Creative approach to problem solving and "can-do" attitude
- Above all, be results driven and a hardworking individual with desire to grow with the role
- Ability to analyse and interpret statistical information
- Ability to think strategically
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:
- Free parking
- Holiday Allowance
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- up to 50% Staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation, depending on level of role
- Pension Scheme
- Flexible Working Hours
- Health plans – Depending on level of role
- Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.
Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of you applying, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion
Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.
Thank you again for your time.
