Whistl
Warehouse Labour Planning Analyst
Warehouse Labour Planning Analyst at Whistl, based in Lutterworth, East Midlands, paying £34,270 - £37,880 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £34,270 - £37,880 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Lutterworth, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Warehouse & Industrial
Bang in line with the market for warehouse & industrial
Reference 57466281
About the role
Make an Impact Through Data-Driven Workforce Planning
Whistl Logistics is looking for a Labour Planning Analyst to play a pivotal role in driving operational efficiency, service performance and labour optimisation within our fast-paced warehouse operation in Wellingborough.
Working closely with operational leaders, you'll use workforce planning tools, WMS data and performance metrics to forecast labour demand, create effective staffing plans and ensure resources are aligned to customer requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical professional who enjoys turning data into actionable insights that improve productivity, control costs and support operational success.
If you are analytical, commercially aware and thrive in a fast-paced environment, apply today and make a real impact.
About the RoleWhat You’ll Be DoingLabour Forecasting & Planning
- Analyse historical and live data to forecast labour requirements
- Create daily, weekly and monthly labour plans
- Recommend shift patterns and resource levels to meet SLAs
- Work closely with warehouse management to adjust plans in real time
- Monitor productivity and efficiency through WMS and labour systems
- Support task prioritisation to maximise throughput
- Track labour spend against budget and highlight risks
- Plan and manage agency flex hours during peak activity
- Ensure compliance with working time and health & safety regulations
- Produce performance reports on labour utilisation and productivity
- Identify trends and recommend process improvements
- Support continuous improvement in labour planning processes
Benefits
- 23 days' annual leave
- Company Pension
- Long service rewards: both financial and leave-based.
- Health cash plan.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Critical Illness cover
- Access to our prestige benefits and rewards portal.
- Career development opportunities.
- Access to a well-established Employee Assistance Programme provider.
- And other excellent benefits you'd expect from a market leader.
RequirementsWhat We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in labour planning and workforce optimisation
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills
- Experience within a fast-paced logistics or distribution environment
- Knowledge of warehouse KPIs and operational workflows
- Understanding of UK labour legislation and safety standards
- Proficient in Excel and workforce planning tools (Kronos, Reflexis or similar)
- Experience managing agency labour
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Reference: 57466281 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · Listed via Whistl
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