Forecast and Planning Analyst (Third Party)
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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.
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.
About 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 online 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 staff discounts, restaurants, digital health services, and more
* Free on-site parking
* Financial Wellbeing tools
* Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
* Direct to Work - Discount online and in-store, collect items next day from workplace or local store
* Support Networks - Access to Network Groups
* Wellhub - Discounted flexible gym memberships and related services
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. If you need support due to disability or long-term condition, please contact us at headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (include "Workplace Adjustments" in the subject) or call 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Business Development and Sales
* Industries: Retail
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