Planning & Forecast Manager Review
at John Lewis Partnership
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Data Analysis
Reading
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.3 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I work in the Planning & Forecasting Team within the Commercial Planning function. This team is responsible for supporting Commercial teams to produce consistent and accurate forecasts creating processes, templates and methodology that facilitate the creation of accurate forecasts and plans. This includes producing accurate and timely analysis of trading performance creating actionable insight as well as promoting Planning & Forecasting best practice across commercial teams.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I found it a good way to test what I thought I knew and develop skills further. I also enjoyed learning some of the principles around Data Analytics
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learned / developed the following:
SQL
Python
I also learned theories / methodologies around Data analytics
SQL
Python
I also learned theories / methodologies around Data analytics
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very good. I felt it all made sense in terms of order and content
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
This was brilliant. My line Manager was very supportive
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I think it was a good apprenticeship to do and I will be able to apply learnings to what I do now.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes. We often do socials to promote networking
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend John Lewis Partnership to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They support your learning goals and the work can be varied
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to John Lewis Partnership?
Be clear regarding what you can bring to the partnership and also what you hope to get from it. Best of luck.
