Network Demand, Logistics Planner & Analyst

Role Title: Network Demand, Logistic Planner & Analyst
Location: Newbury / London & Hybrid*
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

Hybrid*
At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

Who We Are
We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

Join our Vodafone UK Networks team, where we’re continually building and enhancing our network, connecting millions of people and businesses across the country. Be part of the team that makes it all happen – simplifying, automating, and bringing better connectivity than ever before, with giga-fast speed, to our customers.

What You’ll Do
You will support the alignment of Vodafone’s Network Hardware Strategy and Deliverables, building relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders, providing a key communication line to our deployment direct partners. Manage hardware availability against the agreed SCM contractual obligations, SLAs and KPIs ensuring NDC programmes are supported with forecasted hardware requirements deployed on the Radio Access Network.

This role will proactively manage hardware demand and associated logistics on behalf of Network Deployment and Connectivity and continuously support the improvement of NDC strategies, systems, processes, controls and capabilities required to achieve timely hardware availability and governance control points.

This role requires the Demand Planner to support the UK Networks Demand and Supply Manager to deliver the Operational outcome of:

• Regional Hardware Demand forecasts and procurement of hardware against project deliverables.
• Management of supplier relationships, delivery of materials against programme requirements and influencing of external vendors
• Management of Inventory within Partner warehouses and ensure compliancy against the “90-day rule”
• Responsible to drive down overall stock within Network Inventory
• Effectively manage assigned suppliers through governance forums.
• Asset control of materials against programme demands and alignment to budget demands.
  

Key Responsibilities:

To deliver the outcomes, the role has the following responsibilities:

• Management of stakeholder relationships and deliverable of materials against programme requirements
• Interface with internal programmes on demand forecast and trend analysis
• Management of stock utilisation and driving down overall stock holding.
• Responsible for managing the lifecycle of hardware including but not limited to forward and reverse logistics.
• Responsible for being the interface between vendors and internal customers
• Responsible for identifying risks to Vodafone and providing suggested mitigations.

Core Competencies, Knowledge & Experience

• A knowledge of the development and management of logistics and asset management within the telecoms sector
• Strong understanding of the UK telecoms and logistics eco-system, including the factors that constrain, enable and enhance its capability.
• Experience of managing relationships with internal business customers and external suppliers, by the development of relationships to ensure the mutual business needs are met.
• Proven to take full accountability for planning and delivering viable options
• Experience of the methodologies, processes and capabilities required to deliver warehousing and distribution solutions using suppliers, 3rd parties and retained teams.
• A can-do attitude and be able to start and complete assigned tasks in isolation and or within a team environment.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

What's in it for You?

This opportunity offers a competitive salary and there will be ongoing and relevant training to support you in role. You’ll also get to work with a fun, local team who are passionate about what they do, all with the support and backing of Vodafone to inspire you to be your very best!

Together We Can

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please let us know and we’ll be happy to discuss this with you.