Planning Specialist
Date:
23 Jul 2026
Company:
DWR Cymru Cyfyngedig Welsh Water Plc
City:
Cardiff
Address:
Cardiff, Wales, GB, CF3 0LT
| Job Requisition Number | 8921 |
| Work Type | Permanent |
| Job Function | Customer Services |
| Salary Range | £35,833.00 -£39,163.00 |
| Base | Linea |
| Closing Date | Wednesday 22nd July 2026 at 23:59 |
If you would like further information on this role, please contact Nic.Johnson@dwrcymru.com
What you will be responsible for
- Produce forecasts and resource plans for specific business areas to assist in the delivery of departmental targets covering short-, medium- and long-term outlooks
- To develop when required and effectively utilise bespoke planning and forecasting models to ensure that departments can achieve their KPIs in the most cost-effective manner
- To maintain and operate our WFM/WFO systems for forecasting and scheduling purposes
- Investigation of various Contact Centre metrics and trends to continuously improve the plans and forecasts to achieve great service for our customers
- Working collaboratively with the wider Planning & Performance team to support the development of a pan-Retail, multi-channel plan.
- When required, support in-day delivery of service levels through Real Time Analysis to ensure employee schedule adherence and management and tracking of off-line exceptions
- You will embrace a forward thinking culture and continue to challenge and improve current methods to ensure that best practice is embedded throughout the team.
About you
- Good experience of Resource Planning and Demand Modelling
- Good experience of working with and influencing key stakeholders in an organisation to help deliver effective plans
- Good experience of operating and maintaining Telephony & WFM/WFO systems
- Ability to develop forecast models for a multi-channel contact centre environment.
- Good knowledge of Excel is essential
- Knowledge of advanced modelling tools such as CACI Forecaster or IBM Modeller (or similar) - Desirable, not essential
- Proven track record of delivering effective resource planning
- Ability to communicate insights and meaning to all levels of seniority in a way which delivers the message clearly and succinctly.
- Ability to identify and highlight potential future issues that could impact the business and propose mitigation to avoid them.
Dŵr Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No. 2366777. Registered office: Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT
© Dŵr Cymru Cyf 2019.
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