Business Analyst

Avnet, Inc.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. Farnell is seeking a Business Analyst to join the Leeds Distribution Centre team.

You will deliver data, reporting and insights to drive site performance, working with operational leaders and stakeholders to improve quality, efficiency, productivity and cost.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data, reporting or business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and performance metrics for the UK1 Distribution Centre.
• Collect, analyse and interpret data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Support operational leaders with data-driven decision making.
• Provide insight into service delivery, productivity, quality and cost performance.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Create reporting tools and templates that improve visibility and operational effectiveness.
• Conduct analysis to support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation.
• Communicate complex information clearly to stakeholders.
• Support business projects and operational change initiatives.
• Help establish best practices for reporting, analysis and business processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Business/Data Analytics/Math/Finance/Supply Chain/Economics or related

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Farnell

Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.

Business Analyst

Location: Leeds Distribution Centre (UK1)

Job Summary

At Farnell, we're looking for a Business Analyst to join our UK Distribution Centre team in Leeds. This is a critical role within the operation, responsible for delivering the data, reporting and insights that help drive site performance. Working closely with operational leaders and key stakeholders, you'll analyse data from across the distribution centre to identify trends, measure performance and support decisions that improve quality, efficiency, productivity and cost. This position has a direct impact on how our UK1 site operates. From supporting continuous improvement initiatives to developing dashboards and performance reporting, your work will help ensure we continue to deliver an exceptional experience for our customers. Whether you're a recent graduate with strong analytical skills or have gained some early-career experience within business analysis, reporting or operational analytics, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a global organisation.

What's in it for You?

Alongside a competitive salary package, we offer:

• The opportunity to play a key role within Farnell's largest UK distribution operation
• Exposure to senior operational and business stakeholders
• The chance to influence decisions through meaningful data and insights
• Career development opportunities within a global technology distributor
• Experience working across operational excellence, performance improvement and business intelligence initiatives
• A collaborative and supportive team environment

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing and maintaining dashboards, reports and performance metrics for the UK1 Distribution Centre
• Collecting, analysing and interpreting data to identify trends, risks and opportunities
• Supporting operational leaders with data-driven decision making
• Providing insight into service delivery, productivity, quality and cost performance
• Monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Creating reporting tools and templates that improve visibility and operational effectiveness
• Conducting analysis to support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation
• Communicating complex information in a clear and actionable way to stakeholders
• Supporting business projects and operational change initiatives
• Helping establish best practices for reporting, analysis and business processes

What About You?

We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, analytical and passionate about using data to solve business challenges.

• A degree in Business, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with data, reporting or business intelligence tools
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• The ability to present data and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience within a logistics, warehouse, supply chain or distribution environment would be beneficial but is not essential.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.