Overview
This position is responsible for a wide range of business analysis covering all departments, including Sales, Operations and Supply Chain.
Qualifications
* Experience working in an environment that demands a very high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Extensive and proven experience in data mining that includes an in-depth analytical output, focused on the implications to the business.
* 5+ years’ experience working in a similar role.
* Excellent numerical skills, supported by a detailed knowledge of MS Excel, Word and Access.
* Experience in using a Business Intelligence package (e.g., Qlik Sense, NPrinting, Diver & PowerBI) would be a distinct advantage. Strong data visualisation skills.
* Experience of Salesforce CRM would be a benefit.
* Education: Third level – qualification / Bachelor’s degree in a Business Discipline.
* Strong Analytical skills, ability to interpret and communicate data accurately, commercial awareness, problem solving/information gathering skills, quality, efficiency focused, communication skills, and teamwork - ability to work cross-functionally.
Responsibilities
Analysis and Interpretation of Data:
The candidate will be required to provide comprehensive and insightful analysis, covering areas such as:
* End customer analysis including pricing and segmental reporting (geographical, industry sector, product type, etc.) as well as identifying trends and market changes.
* Sales and Bookings reporting: by product type and family, and including profitability covering both Distributors and Direct Customers.
* Operations and Supply Chain – including the collation and interpretation of data relating to production and variance reporting, purchasing and project support.
* Work with senior management in the preparation of data for presentation to corporate, key customers and other stakeholders in the business.
* Provide weekly/monthly/ad hoc reporting and analysis across all business areas.
* Develop & maintain existing BI tools. Develop data models and data visualizations.
Forecasting:
* Work closely with Sales to help maximize forecast accuracy and to assist early identification of changes at customer or market level.
* Provide a link between Sales, Supply Chain and Operations to ensure that changes in forecast and demand are communicated in a clear and timely manner to all key managers and departments.
* Play a strong role in the development of the annual sales plan, as well as rolling quarterly forecasts.
#J-18808-Ljbffr