Demand Forecast Team Leader

Exciting Opportunity: Demand Forecasting Team Leader - LEEDS

About Engie: 

ENGIE is a global leader in low-carbon energy supply and services. We have been active in the UK energy market for over 20 years, and our investments in energy infrastructure are focused on energy storage and renewable energy (solar, wind, biogas), whilst supplying energy to organisations of all sizes.

We are reshaping the energy future by reconciling economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, and we are looking for people who are committed to help turn our vision into reality.

Within GEMS’ Business Unit, the Business Platform GEM UK (‘BP UK’) is a highly skilled team of 50+ people developing and managing assets and portfolios related to power, gas and environmental products in the UK markets, actively supporting the country’s ambitious path to a net zero economy

About the Role: 

To forecast daily (gas) and half-hourly (electricity) consumption & generation of ENGIE Supply electricity and gas customers from long term through to within day.

Minimise balancing costs associated with Flexible Product customers by accurately forecasting at month ahead and beyond.

To drive improvement in demand forecasting systems and processes to ensure activities are best placed to deliver in line with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production of accurate and timely electricity and gas demand forecasts for ENGIE Supply customer consumption (electricity HH, NHH and UMS, gas DM and NDM) and export site production, including wind and solar farms.
• Ensure customers are appropriately set up in the relevant forecasting systems and maintenance of portfolio consistency.
• Improvement of forecasting accuracy by development and implementation of new techniques, methodologies, processes and services.
• Provision of information to Sales teams for customers on flexible products to minimise balancing costs via reference volume setting & revision.
• Management and validation of DM customer consumption data including daily NGG allocation validation.
• Support Meter Data Management with DM meter query process – liaise with system operator regarding customer demand related issues (e.g. provision of DREN for failed metering equipment)
• Analysis and reporting of forecasting performance and support wider LPM KPI reporting activity
• Development and implementation of strategy for forecasting Bank Holiday and other shutdown periods.
• Ensure complete set of documentation of forecasting processes and methodologies are maintained.
• Provide support for forecasting activities delivered by the shift desk.
• Management of external forecasting service providers and optimisation of related contracts.
• Communication of industry modifications which may impact upon LPM activities
• Provision of end of month data for unique sites and DRENS for billing, fast close for finance and data calculation for some customers.
• Provision of ratchet information to Sales for daily metered sites.
• Adherence to internal process and risk frameworks.

Requirements:

• Sound knowledge of the UK electricity and gas markets and ENGIE UK Supply products.
• Strong analytical and statistical analysis skills.
• Highly numerate.
• Proven ability to present information effectively.
• Able to demonstrate a practical approach to problem solving.
• Able to manage large sets of data.
• Microsoft Office proficient, knowledge of Python and/or PowerBI (or equivalent) would be advantageous.
• Proven ability to organise and produce work under tight deadlines.
• Previous UK gas and/or electricity market/industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a complex environment.
• Previous team leader/management experience is advantageous.

Qualifications:

• Degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline or specific related experience.

What benefits we offer?

Flexible Working

We understand the importance of work-life balance and recognise that everyone is striving to find the perfect one between work and home life. That's why we offer a hybrid working model that combines the convenience of remote work with the benefits of collaborating in a professional office environment. You'll have the flexibility to work from home part of the time, allowing you to optimise your productivity while enjoying a comfortable work setup.
 

Bonus Programme

We reward your hard work and dedication with a competitive bonus programme that recognises and values your contributions. Your efforts are appreciated and directly reflected in your financial rewards.
 

Life Assurance

We prioritise your peace of mind by offering life assurance coverage. You can feel confident knowing that your loved ones will be protected in the event of the unexpected.
 

Income Protection

Your financial security matters to us. Our income protection benefits ensure that you have a safety net in place, providing a valuable source of income if you're unable to work due to illness or injury.
 

Employer Pension Contribution

We invest in your future by contributing to your pension plan. You can enjoy the confidence and peace of mind that comes with knowing that you're building a solid foundation for your retirement.
 

Healthcare Cash Plan

Your well-being matters to us, which is why we provide a healthcare cash plan. You'll have access to a range of healthcare benefits, including reimbursement for medical expenses, dental and optical care, and more. Take care of yourself and your family's health without financial worries.
 

myENGIE

We offer a range of flexible benefits to employees alongside hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts through myENGIE.

Diverse Employer

ENGIE’s purpose is to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions, and we know that the most successful businesses are the most sustainable ones. Diversity, equity and inclusion is key to sustainability and success and our goal is to attract, engage and retain the best talent, bringing the best thinking to our business from inside and outside of our industry. Our ambition is to make sure everyone at ENGIE feels valued, respected and included. We know that diverse teams have more creativity, imagination, innovation and problem solving capabilities, so we are committed to tackling inequalities and creating a diverse and inclusive business.

Equal Opportunity

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. During the application process you will be asked to complete an equality questionnaire on a voluntary basis and any data we collect will be treated confidentially and used for evaluation purposes only. This helps us understand our audience so we can make sure we are doing everything we can to attract a diverse range of people and ensure our recruitment processes are fair and inclusive.