Data Analyst

Data Analyst / Redditch / Onsite / £35,000pa

We re working with a fast-growing UK business in recruiting a Data Analyst to join their operations function. This newly created role sits at the centre of the organisation, turning data into insight and supporting strategic, commercial and operational decisions.

The Role
As a Data Analyst, you ll work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, providing reporting, analysis and forecasts that directly support performance and growth. You ll take ownership of key datasets, improve reporting processes, and act as a go-to contact for operational and commercial insights.

Key responsibilities:

• Build and maintain sales forecasts; analyse performance vs targets and recommend actions.
• Manage inbound stock forecasting and production planning, working with suppliers and logistics partners.
• Support order management processes and help resolve customer/retail partner queries.
• Produce clear reporting for internal teams - KPIs, scorecards, sales and stock dashboards.
• Analyse delivery performance and provide insights to drive improvement.
• Carry out ad-hoc analysis to support commercial decision-making.
• Work with systems/data teams to ensure accurate master data, especially during product launches.

About You

• Strong analytical mindset and high attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills (analysis, forecasting, reporting).
• Confident communicator able to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised, comfortable managing regular and ad-hoc tasks.
• Structured problem-solver with a focus on process improvement.
• Degree or equivalent experience in a business/analytics-related field.
• 1+ years experience in data, business analysis, finance, supply chain or similar.

Desirable:

• Experience with Power BI/Tableau or other BI tools.
• Understanding of retail/wholesale environments.
• Ability to interpret financial performance data.
• Experience working with international teams or suppliers.