Forecasting & Capability Manager
Added 10 Sept · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£44,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1243 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £44,900, and Tesco is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3544 (Data analysts, Heavy data analysis and forecasting modelling focus) or SOC 3549 (Business associate professionals not elsewhere classified., Strategic planning and network forecasting emphasis). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
About the role
You'll be accountable for leading the forecasting and capability planning processes across Distribution, ensuring operational plans are aligned to customer demand, network capacity and strategic business priorities. Using data-led decision making, stakeholder collaboration and continuous improvement, you'll translate business changes, seasonal events and strategic initiatives into robust, executable volume and capacity plans.
You'll proactively identify risks, opportunities and constraints, enabling Distribution to deliver outstanding service while optimising efficiency and cost. As a recognised subject matter expert in forecasting and capability planning, you'll influence decisions across Distribution, Supply Chain, Stores and Technology, helping to shape the future direction and performance of the network.
Please be aware this role is based in our Tesco Daventry Clothing Depot, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN6 7GY
You will be responsible for
You'll be accountable for leading the forecasting and capability planning processes across Distribution, ensuring operational plans are aligned to customer demand, network capacity and strategic business priorities. Using data-led decision making, stakeholder collaboration and continuous improvement, you'll translate business changes, seasonal events and strategic initiatives into robust, executable volume and capacity plans.
You'll proactively identify risks, opportunities and constraints, enabling Distribution to deliver outstanding service while optimising efficiency and cost. As a recognised subject matter expert in forecasting and capability planning, you'll influence decisions across Distribution, Supply Chain, Stores and Technology, helping to shape the future direction and performance of the network.
Please be aware this role is based in our Tesco Daventry Clothing Depot, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN6 7GY
You will be responsible for
- Own end-to-end forecasting processes for Distribution Centres, ensuring accurate volume forecasts for Goods In, Goods Out and operational space requirements.
- Develop and maintain robust forecasting models incorporating seasonal events, trading activity, promotions, weather impacts, network changes and strategic initiatives.
- Own forecast accuracy performance and drive continuous improvement through detailed root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
- Monitor forecast performance trends and provide insight, recommendations and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
- Model operational scenarios and assess the impact of strategic, seasonal and network changes.
- Lead capability planning activities across the Distribution network, identifying future capacity requirements, operational constraints and emerging risks.
- Support network optimisation and strategic decision making through detailed data analysis and planning recommendations.
- Experience in forecasting or supply chain planning.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Experience managing and interpreting large data sets.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional delivery.
- Excellent communication, organisation and prioritisation skills.
- Experience delivering operational improvement.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a dynamic environment.
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- Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary.
- Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
- Private medical insurance.
- 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
- Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing.
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 1243 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~27k in sampleP25 £36kP75 £61k
£30kmedian £46kgoing rate £45k£61k
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1243 going rate of £44,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.