Closing date: 17 October 2024 Recruitment Partner: Matt Haywood - matt.haywoodboots.co.uk About the role Welcome to the Supply Chain Continuous Improvement and Data Analytics team. At the heart of all large supply chains is a wealth of data and complex systems. We are a business facing team, sitting alongside our supply colleagues enabling efficiency, democratisation of data and offering expert system support. We achieve this through building tools and reports that support or redefine processes. All our work is underpinned by analytics and end to end system understanding. Data Analysts in this team report into a CI & Data Analytics Manager who in turn reports into the Head of Planning and CI. Day to day we operate as a team of 10, 3 managers, 6 analysts and an Operational Excellence Lead. Key Responsibilities Use data analytics to provide insights and drive KPIs Understand supply processes to enable continuous improvement Supply chain system expert to allow day to day insights and enable correct analytics Build reports and tools that simplify supply processes and democratise data Collaborate closely with the Data Engineering team Build relationships with the wider supply teams we support Support existing reports and tools Technical documentation Create and deliver training material for the use of reports and tools What you’ll need to have Technical Skills You have experience or qualifications giving you technical skills on much of the following: SQL DAX Data visualisation software such as Power Bi and Power Bi Report Builder (or similar) Advanced Excel (including index, tables, arrays, power pivot, and logical formulas) Visual Basics for Applications (VBA) Soft Skills Desire to learn and develop Customer Focus Time Management Stakeholder Management Presentation Skills Preferred Skills Microsoft Power Platform Python R Development Collaboration Software such as Azure DevOps Supply chain experience Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings Plan Discretionary annual bonus Generous employee discounts Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more. Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme. We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards . Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. Why Boots At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better. What's next Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best. This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis. LI-Onsite Keywords Data, Analyst