Resource and Data Analyst

Great Bear
Worksop
1 year ago
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Job Description

Our Mansfield site are now recruiting for a Resource and Data Analyst to join our team on a full time permanent basis! 

As a Resource and Data Analyst you will be responsible for analysing all data across multiple contracts to develop reporting suites and identify accurate requirements for labour resourcing. You will also work closely with the warehouse and senior management on site and with the customer to obtain forecast information and set up and maintain accurate recordings of daily volume movements.

Salary:£29,315 per annum.

Working hours:Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm.

Key Duties of a Resource and Data Analyst:

  • Managing promotional volumes and locations.
  • Interacting with management, warehouse teams, to prepare for upcoming activity.
  • Working alongside HR for recruitment needs.
  • Working with the operations team to ensure correct skillsets are in place.
  • Accurate analysis of historic data in order to provide detailed forecasting of volume fluctuations in line with labour resource.
  • Capturing of daily KPIs and pulling together a month KPI pack.
  • Identify all data sources on site in order to manipulate and extrapolate the information into a usable format.
  • Create, manage and develop a suite of reports.
  • Presentation of data analysed with clear goals for the development of productivities and processes throughout the site.
  • Development of power query within Excel to further aiding analysis on site.
  • Create suitable systems to aid with the workflow and help remove areas where errors are likely to occur.
  • Manage and create MIS tools to provide detailed analysis into the sites progression and performance.
  • Create and keep detailed and thorough maps and comments of dataflows and processes.


Qualifications

  • Proven work experience in a similar role within a logistics environment.
  • Good understanding of warehouse layout and promotional activity.
  • Knowledge of VBA, power query and SQL.
  • Advanced Excel knowledge.
  • Excellent organisation and analytical skills.
  • Good communication, and attention to detail.
  • Experience in data analyst role within a large FMCG 3PL.
  • Excellent time management skills to ensure priority projects are completed within correct time frames.
  • Some knowledge of development using programming languages.



Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

  • Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement.
  • Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
  • Life Assurance -  x2 your annual salary.
  • Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year. 
  • Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. 
  • Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
  • Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!

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