Data Analyst

Ellesmere Port Town
4 days ago
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Data Analyst

  • £35-45k
  • 8.30am-5.00pm ( flexibility with start and finish times)
  • Wirral- Own transport essential due to location.
  • UK & European travel 4/5 times a year
  • Hybrid working after training period
    Company Culture
    An innovative and data-driven organisation operating at the forefront of manufacturing/supply chain. An organisation investing heavily in digital transformation and are seeking a talented Data Analyst. This is a great opportunity to be part of a future-focused company that's harnessing AI and automation to reshape operations.
    This is a great opportunity to join a growing and thriving business who put employee development at the forefront of their values. What is great is the people and the opportunity to progress and develop
    Role
    As Data Analyst, you will play a crucial role in developing analytics and AI forecasting tools to enhance inventory and materials planning capabilities. You will work across departments, turning complex data sets into actionable insights using Power BI, Advanced Excel, and ERP platforms like SAP or Oracle.
    You’ll also be involved in pioneering the development of AI tools for predictive analytics and forecasting, contributing to smarter decision-making and improved operational efficiency.
    A visible role within the organisation throughout the UK, Europe and Internationally working closely with senior management and board level stakeholders.
    Key Responsibilities
  • Design and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting tools
  • Develop AI-driven forecasting models to support demand for inventory, and production planning.
  • Working closely with the purchasing, sales, and operations to ensure adequate supply of materials to meet the demand.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement in demand planning and forecasting methodologies.
  • Work with large data sets in excel. Builds and manages data sets/modelling records.
  • Extract and manipulate operational data from SAP or Oracle ERP systems.
  • Collaborate with planning, procurement, and operations to ensure alignment of analytics with business goals.
  • Monitor KPIs, identify trends, and present actionable insights to stakeholders.
  • Document data processes and create reusable tools and templates for continuous improvement.
    Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Data Analyst or similar role in a manufacturing, production, engineering or supply chain environment.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in Power Bi
  • Advanced Excel skills – Power Query, complex formulas, VBA/macros.
  • Familiarity with AI tools or platforms for forecasting
  • Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
    Nice to Have
  • Experience with SAP or Oracle ERP systems – reporting, data extraction, and integration.
  • Understanding of production or material planning workflows.
  • Experience with SQL or Python for data analysis
    Beam Recruit is a specialist consultancy based in Liverpool covering vacancies in the Northwest.
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