Commercial Analyst

Jobtailor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Commercial Analyst to analyse export orders, forecast monthly outturns, and maintain visibility of the rolling four-month order book, flagging supply-chain risks for escalation.

You will assess distributor sales-in/out data, identify trends and stockholding issues, support pricing reviews and market assessments, and collaborate with the International Marketing Director to measure campaign performance and incentives.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level (Business or related discipline).
• Extensive experience in a fast-moving, outward-facing commercial role.
• Strong data analysis to inform business strategy.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or similar.
• Advanced Excel skills advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyse export orders to provide accurate monthly outturn forecasts and maintain visibility of the rolling four-month order book, escalating supply-chain risks as appropriate.
• Analyse distributor sales-in and sales-out data to assess performance, identify trends and highlight stockholding issues or opportunities.
• Collaborate with the International Marketing Director to develop and implement processes for measuring campaign performance.
• Support the Head of International Market Development on commercial projects including pricing reviews, new market assessments and distributor incentive programmes.
• Act as the key point of contact for distributor briefs, reviewing proposals and advising on commercial viability.
• Coordinate product availability and shipment information with internal teams, providing timely updates on lead times and shipment status.

Skills

Data Analysis

Project Management

Advanced Excel Skills

Statistical Methods

Analytical Techniques

Finance Skills

Budgeting Skills

Education

Degree in Business or related discipline

Tools

SAP

ERP

Job description

• Analyse export orders to provide accurate monthly outturn forecasts and maintain visibility of the rolling four-month order book, identifying potential supply-chain risks and delays and escalating these as appropriate.
• Analyse distributor sales-in and sales-out data to assess performance, identify trends and proactively highlight stockholding issues or opportunities.
• Work closely with the International Marketing Director (IMD) to develop and implement processes and procedures for measuring and evaluating campaign performance.
• Support the Head of International Market Development (HIMD) on key commercial projects, including pricing reviews, new market assessments and distributor incentive programmes.
• Act as the key point of contact for distributor project briefs, reviewing proposals, assessing their commercial viability and providing clear recommendations and advice.
• Coordinate product availability and shipment information, providing timely and accurate updates on product availability, lead times and shipment status through effective internal communication and cross-checking.

Requirements

• Educated to degree level (ideally in a Business or related discipline).
• Extensive years’ experience in a similar fast moving role in a commercial outward facing environment.
• Strong data analysis to assist business strategy formulation.
• Project management experience would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
• Advanced excel skills would be advantageous.
• Experience of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP or similar.
• Good understanding of statistical methods and analytical techniques.
• Basic finance and budgeting skills.
• Critical thinker and problem solver.
• Cultural understanding of different regions and countries.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong data analysis skills to inform business strategy, alongside project management experience and a solid understanding of ERP systems like SAP. Capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams while maintaining a focus on accuracy and quality in all deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Data Analysis
• Project Management
• ERP Systems (SAP)
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Data Analysis
• Project Management
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Statistical Methods
• Analytical Techniques
• Finance Skills
• Budgeting Skills

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

• Commercial Environment
• Export Orders
• Market Development
• Campaign Performance
• Distributor Incentive Programmes

Tools & Technologies

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• SAP