Data Administrator

City Electrical Factors; North East; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical wholesaler in North East England is seeking a Data Administrator to maintain business data accuracy and support internal teams. The role involves managing databases, handling data queries via Jira Service Desk, and analyzing data with tools like Excel and Power BI. The ideal candidate will have advanced Microsoft Excel skills and be effective at prioritizing tasks. This role provides a mix of in-office (3 days) and home-working (2 days) flexibility.

Qualifications

• Expertise in defining formulas and using VLOOKUP in Excel.
• Strong attention to detail for identifying data anomalies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain company-wide databases for products, suppliers, and classifications.
• Support colleagues through Jira Service Desk, email, and phone.
• Analyze and monitor GP using Excel and Power BI.
• Process supplier price updates efficiently.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Good communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to spot potential data anomalies

Ability to prioritize and multitask

Confident using available tools

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

About the role: As a Data Administrator at CEF, you’ll be responsible for keeping our core business data accurate, consistent and up to date. On a daily basis, you’ll maintain company-wide databases covering products, suppliers, users, locations and classifications, ensuring information is reliable and ready to support our branch network and wider teams. You’ll handle data queries through Jira Service Desk, email and phone, working closely with branches, internal departments and external suppliers. The role also involves processing supplier price updates, supporting GP monitoring and carrying out analysis using tools such as Excel and Power BI. Alongside this, you’ll contribute to project work and help administer additional processes as needed, playing a key part in how information flows across the business. Our Data Management team are based from Janet Nash House, usually spending 3 days in the office and up to 2 days from home as agreed with your Line Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining our company-wide databases including Product, Supplier, User, Location and Classification
• Providing support to colleagues via Jira Service Desk, Email and Telephone
• Working with External Suppliers, Procurement and our in-house companies to ensure price updates are received and processed efficiently, accurately and to specific deadlines.
• Analytics and GP Monitoring using Microsoft Excel, Power BI and other tools
• Project Work
• Administration of all other Corporate Data Processes

Qualifications & Requirements

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills specifically the ability to define formulas and use VLOOKUP tools
• Good communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to spot potential data anomalies based on predetermined guidelines
• Ability to prioritise and multitask
• Confident using available tools and knowledge libraries to try to solve problems independently

About Us

Founded in 1951 in Kenilworth, UK, City Electrical Factors (CEF) has grown into a world-leading electrical wholesale and manufacturing business with over 390 branches across the UK and a strong presence in the USA, Canada, Spain and Australia. Our Data Management team play a critical role in keeping CEF running smoothly. Each day, they manage and maintain the product information we receive from our suppliers, ensuring it is accurate, consistent and ready to be used across our website and systems. High-quality data underpins the customer experience at CEF, whether a customer is browsing online, placing an order, or speaking to a local branch, clear and reliable product information makes all the difference. The Data Management team focus on validating data, resolving inconsistencies and improving how information flows through the business, helping customers get what they need quickly and enabling our branch network to deliver the high standard of service CEF is known for.

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