Commercial Planning Analyst Arriva UK Bus Competitive Salary Hybrid working: One day per week in the Stockton and Wakefield Depots, with some other travel. Arriva is one of the largest transport services organisations in Europe, employing 44,000 people and delivering more than 2.2 billion passenger journeys across 14 European countries every year. With our focus firmly set on delivering excellent services and value for our passengers, transport authority partners, and other transport clients, there is no better time to join us! We are seeking a Commercial Planning Analyst to support our area commercial team in all planning activities, facilitating and maintaining market plans. This role ensures all area commercial changes are coordinated and implemented in line with agreed processes, aligning with all relevant functions. The ideal candidate will provide local-level network performance analysis and support the Area Heads of Commercial in developing and executing short, mid, and long-term commercial plans. Key Responsibilities Commercial Plan Development : Collaborate with Area Heads of Commercial to create and refine commercial plans across various time horizons. Coordination and Implementation : Work closely with the commercial team and other functions to coordinate commercial plan activities and ensure seamless implementation of commercial changes. Data Management : Manage commercial data outputs, including vehicle and driver requirements. Analysis and Documentation : Provide comprehensive analysis, documentation, and project management support for contracts and tenders. Maintain the growth tracker and prepare investment committee proposals. Performance Reporting : Assist Area Commercial Directors by generating consolidated performance reports and aiding in the preparation for key commercial meetings and business reviews. UK Bus Initiatives: Support the implementation of broader UK bus commercial initiatives. Qualifications and Skills - Strong analytical and organizational skills. - Experience in commercial planning and analysis within the transport industry. - Proficiency in data management and reporting. - Excellent communication and coordination abilities. - Project management experience is a plus. Why Join Us? This role is pivotal in providing additional local-level support to area commercial teams in network planning activities and analysis. You will work closely with senior leadership and have a significant impact on the commercial strategy and performance of our transport operations. Apply now to be a part of a dynamic team driving forward our commercial initiatives in the transport industry! Did you know you can set up alerts for new job opportunities? Simply navigate to 'My Job Alerts' in the Jobs Hub to get started.