Business Analyst

Do you have previous experience as a business analyst in a logistics, supply chain or operations environment?

If the answer is "Yes", then Holcim are looking for someone like you to join and provide dedicated analytical and project support to the Logistics stream within the SAP and BSR transformation programme.

Role - Business Analyst

Pay - £44k

Location- Holcim, Bardon Hill, Coalville LE67 1TD (3 days in the office, 2 remote)

Shift pattern- Mon-Fri, 08:30-17:00 (1 hour unpaid break daily)

Duration- 18 months initially with the potential opportunity to go permanent

Start date - Asap

Responsibilities:

• Requirements and Process Documentation (35%)
• • Support requirements gathering workshops with logistics stakeholders
  • Document current state (AS-IS) logistics processes across all product groups
  • Map future state (TO-BE) processes aligned to blueprint design
  • Maintain process documentation repository and version control
  • Create process flow diagrams, RACI matrices, and supporting documentation
  • Identify gaps between current and future state; track resolution

  Testing and Quality Assurance (30%)

  • Develop UAT test scripts based on approved process designs
  • Coordinate User Acceptance Testing with regional teams
  • Execute test cases and document results
  • Log defects, track resolution, and validate fixes

  Data Analysis and Reporting (20%)

  • Analyse master data requirements for logistics (vehicles,hauliers, tariffs & finances)
  • Support data cleansing and migration activities
  • Develop KPI reporting templates and dashboards
  • Track project risks, issues, and dependencies; maintain RAID log
  • Prepare status reports and presentations for project governance

  Training and Change Support (15%)

  • Create training materials and user guides for new SAP/TMS functionality
  • Support training delivery to regional logistics teams
  • Develop quick reference guides and job aids
  • Provide first-line support during hypercare period
  • Document lessons learned and best practices

Experience needed

• Essential Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations environment
  • Experience supporting system implementation, process improvement, or transformation projects
  • Strong data analysis skills with advanced Excel capability (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data manipulation)
  • Experience with business process documentation and mapping
  • Excellent written communication skills for documentation and training materials
  • Strong attention to detail and quality orientation
  • Driving licence essential and some travel to other sites will be involved

  Desirable Qualifications and Experience

  • ERP system experience (SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle)
  • Building materials, construction, or manufacturing sector experience
  • UAT testing and defect management experience (JIRA, ServiceNow)
  • Power BI, Tableau, or other BI/visualisation tools
  • Process mapping tools (Visio, Lucidchart, BPMN)
  • Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt or Lean certification

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a team member will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical assessment and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.