Forecast and Planning Analyst (Third Party)

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  • Pontefract, West Yorkshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Job Category: FinanceJob Description:About the Role:We're looking for a sharp, analytical Forecasting & Planning Analyst to join our growing Total Platform (TP) team at our distribution centre in South Elmsall.In this role, you'll take the lead on building accurate operational forecasts, driving smarter decision-making for both our internal logistics teams and third-party partners. It's a role that blends data, planning, and relationship management - perfect for someone who enjoys bringing structure to complexity and thrives on cross-functional collaboration.What You'll Do
  • Own the end-to-end forecasting process for warehouse, store, intake, and returns volumes.
  • Build strong relationships with third-party partners - aligning expectations, managing onboarding, and supporting day-to-day operations.
  • Create and deliver clear, insight-driven reporting on KPIs, SLAs, and forecast performance.
  • Work closely with finance, operations, and external partners to ensure alignment between forecast and capacity planning.
  • Support new partner models and improve internal processes with data-led thinking.
About You:
  • Experience in a forecasting, planning, or data analysis role - ideally in logistics, supply chain, or retail.
  • Advanced Excel skills and a head for numbers.
  • A confident communicator who can build trusted relationships across all levels.
  • Organised, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities at pace.
  • Bonus points for 3PL knowledge, warehouse ops experience, or exposure to planning tools.
#LI-DC1About Us: You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we've gone global!About the Team:
  • 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
  • Company performance based bonus
  • Sharesave scheme
  • On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
  • 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
  • Early VIP access to sale stock
  • Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
  • Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
  • Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
  • Free on-site parking
  • Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
  • Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
  • Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
  • Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
  • Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

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