Lead Planner (Project Planning), Project and Programme Management

About us

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we're thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people. And whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you'll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far- reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy. At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value, and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. Our function covers a diverse range of categories from Indirect, IT & Digital, Network Operations (Maintenance & Repair), Gas equipment and Services to large scale Construction and Network Equipment, with a clear mission: to enable a clean, fair, and affordable energy future through commercial, responsible and innovative supply chain leadership. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.

Job Purpose

To manage the short, medium and long-term planning (including work scheduling/delivery) capability, coordinated across all relevant functions.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Demand Planning Lead to join our team on a Full Time, Permanent basis!

The Demand Planning Lead at National Grid will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the demand forecasting processes to provide a consolidated view for category teams of equipment and material requirements.

National Grid is leading fre charge towards a Net Zero future in the UK and NE of USA. We recognize that decarbonizing our electric and gas systems will require resolving many questions and seeking new partnerships, technologies and transformative investments.

Over the next 5 years, we will be investing over E60bn across our LIK and US businesses — nearly double the investment over the past S years.

This is an exciting time for our industry that is creating significant opportunities for National Grid; this is not just a moment in time; its a game-changing era that will shape National Grids success for decades to come.

Given this backdrop, our supply chains are facing an unprecedented set of challenges and are at the forefront of our plans, placing National Grid Procurement at the centre of our Net Zero goals.

We have set out an ambitious transformation plan, focused on becoming a client of choice for our supply partners whilst ensuring outstanding outcomes for our Business units (Bus). Our strategy revolves around significant changes in three core areas:

Partnering: We are forging closer ties with our supply chain, aligning ourselves more closely with each NG Group Business Unit (BU).

Scale: We are leveraging the immense scale of our group to unlock even greater potential. By harnessing our collective strength, we can achieve remarkable things.

 Operational Transformation: We are revolutionizing the way we work as a team. Embracing new approaches and technologies, we are streamlining processes and making the day-to-day job simpler and more efficient.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Data Science, or a related field or equivalent. A masters degree is preferred. 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or a related role within the energy or a comparable industry demanding materials (e.g. mega construction). 
• Proficiency in demand forecasting methodologies, including statistical modelling, time series analysis, and regression analysis. Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis and BI visualization tools such as power Bl. Familiarity with demand programmes and programming languages like Python or R is a benefit.
• Indepth understanding of the energy sector, market dynamics, and factors influencing energy demand. Experience with utility or energy companies is preferred.
• Proven track record of managing complex cross-functional projects across different time zones (US[ET, UK/UTC) and within both onsite and remote environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to simplify complex information and present insights concisely to diverse audiences. Engage with stakeholders and extract data as required. Ability to lead and influence without authority, build trusted relationships with cross-functional teams and influence decisions without having formal authority over other organizations. Ability to work independently to meet business goals, with little to no supervision. 

More Information

This is a hybrid role with possible 1-2 days a month in office