Forecasting & Planning Business Partner

Job title: Forecasting & Planning Business Partner

Company: Severn Trent Water


Job description: Hello. We’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. And we’re pretty keen on people, too.Our people are what makes Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We’re a team of nearly 10,000 people with a purpose to deliver one of life’s essentials. We do it all while thriving in our unique culture and making a lasting difference to our planet, society, and careers.If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOWAre you an analytical problem-solver with data translation expertise? We have an exciting opportunity for you to become a Forecasting & Planning Business Partner in Workforce Planning and Optimisation based in Derby.As a Forecasting & Planning Business Partner, you’ll collaborate with Field Operations to ensure we have the right resources to deliver top-notch service. You’ll analyze resource needs, provide performance insights, and create robust plans highlighting risks and opportunities. Your recommendations will optimize resource and demand, both short and long-term.Key accountabilities in this role include:

• Continuously enhance the demand forecasting and capacity planning process.
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders on all resource planning matters, partnering with ops teams and business leads.
• Review performance vs. plan, identify risks and opportunities, and balance resources proactively.
• Produce rolling 1-month to 3-year plans, communicate assumptions, and ensure accurate forecasts.
• Provide insights and recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Source and manage data for planning processes.
• Create tactical plans (28 days to 1 week out) with demand forecasting, capacity analysis, and performance insights.
• Govern and administer Workforce Management Tools.
• Design optimal schedules.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLEFirst and foremost, we expect you to have extensive experience in resource planning, particularly in forecasting and capacity planning, ideally within a field operations environment.Proven experience in influencing senior stakeholders to drive operational improvements is a must.We are looking for someone with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Proficiency in MS Access, SQL, and VBA, along with an understanding of data visualization tools like PowerBI, is highly desirable. Additionally, hands-on experience with forecasting tools such as SAS, R, and Python will set you apart.The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOUWorking here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we’ll reward you for it too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)

• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)

• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)

• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate

• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’

• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers

• Family friendly policies (including, a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)

• Two volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?We can’t wait to hear from you.Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date – so keep an eye on your phone and emails.And if this has sparked your curiosity, and you’re wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.

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Location: England

Job date: Sun, 02 Mar 2025 07:53:32 GMT

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