Business Data Analyst

Corus Consultancy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in Birmingham seeks a skilled Business Data Analyst to join their Purchasing & Supply Chain team. In this hands-on role, you'll use data to drive smarter buying decisions and improve efficiency across procurement and logistics. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in supply chain analysis and advanced skills in Excel and Power BI. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

Team-building events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or purchasing analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and macros.
• Experience with Power BI or similar BI/reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyse, and interpret supply chain and procurement data.
• Produce accurate and timely reports using Excel and Power BI.
• Identify trends and opportunities in supplier performance.

Skills

Supply chain analysis

Procurement analysis

Advanced Excel skills

Power BI

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Business Data Analyst - Supply Chain & Purchasing | Birmingham

Our client, a well-established organisation in the retail, wholesale, and distribution industry, is seeking a skilled Business Data Analyst to join their Birmingham-based Purchasing & Supply Chain team.This is a hands-on role where you will use data to drive smarter buying decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce costs across procurement and logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyse, and interpret supply chain, procurement, and inventory data

• Produce accurate and timely reports/dashboards using advanced Excel and Power BI

• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities in supplier performance, demand forecasting, and cost management

• Support the Purchasing & Supply Chain team in evidence-based decision-making

• Ensure data integrity across all purchasing, logistics, and supply chain reporting

• Present clear findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels

• Contribute to process improvements that enhance operational and distribution efficiency

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or purchasing analysis (essential)

• Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups, macros, modelling)

• Experience with Power BI or similar BI/reporting tools

• Strong analytical mindset with commercial awareness

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

• Ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations

• Highly organised, detail-focused, and proactive

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a supportive and growing retail & supply chain business in Birmingham

• Clear career progression within the purchasing, operations, and business analytics function

• Ongoing professional development and training support

• Competitive salary, pension scheme, and employee benefits

• Regular team-building and company-wide events

Who We're Looking For
A motivated professional with hands-on experience in supply chain or procurement analysis who can combine operational knowledge with data analytics to deliver measurable business impact.

Location: Birmingham
Industry: Logistics & Supply Chain | Retail & Distribution | Wholesale | Consumer Goods
Job Title: Business Data Analyst - Supply Chain & Purchasing