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Business Planner/data analyst assistant

Bolton
8 months ago
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The Business Planner/data analyst assistant salary is from £27k per annum dep on exp.
The hours of work are 37, Mon-Thu 8-5pm and Fri finish at 12pm.
The role of the business planner/data analyst assistant is to assist the Business Planning Manager to create and update schedules enabling the business to achieve client demands and to provide data to measure performance.
Responsibilities & Duties:Business Planner/data analyst assistant

Scheduling of engineering and manufacturing tasks to meet contract and business demands

Updating of schedules in line with progress and contractual movement

Compilation and issue of weekly engineering & production schedules.
Analysis of planned v actual hours
Progress tracking of activities and updating contract tracker
Alignment of project demand with business demand
Pipeline analysis of capacity/loading

Business performance analysis

Preparation of data for analysis and visual management

Management of MRP system

Any other ad hoc duties as may be required, and as commensurate with the grade of post.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills:Business planner/data analyst assistant

Excellent Microsoft Excell skills essential

Microsoft Power BI experience desirable

Experience of business scheduling or data analytics desirable

Experience of MRP/ERP systems

Excellent communication skills

Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is advantageous
The business Planners position is full time and a perm staff position.
Benefits for staff positions include
HYBRID WORKING
4 AND 5-DAY WEEK
PATTERNS
25 DAYS ANNUAL LEAVE *
STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
SERVICE DAYS
COMPANY SICKNESS SCHEME
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
PENSION 5% -SALARY SACRIFICE
LIFE ASSURANCE
HEALTHCARE PACKAGE
FREE FRUIT EVERY WEEK
TEA & COFFEE
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
FREE EYE TESTS
CONTRIBUTION TO GLASSES
MENTAL HEALTH ,FIRST AIDER SUPPORT
ON-SITE PARKING
GAINSHARE/BONUS SCHEME

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