Data Analyst

Vivo Talent; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing UK business is seeking a Data Analyst to join their operations team. This newly created role will involve turning data into insights that support strategic decisions. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, manage sales forecasts, and improve reporting processes. Ideal applicants will have a degree or equivalent experience and at least 1 year in data analysis or related fields. Advanced Excel skills are a must, along with strong analytical and communication abilities. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in data, business analysis, finance, or supply chain.
• Experience with BI tools desirable.
• Ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain sales forecasts and analyze performance vs targets.
• Manage inbound stock forecasting and production planning.
• Support order management processes and resolve customer queries.
• Produce clear reporting for internal teams on KPIs and dashboards.
• Analyze delivery performance and provide improvement insights.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis for commercial decision making.
• Ensure accurate master data during product launches.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Advanced Excel skills

Confident communication

Organizational skills

Structured problem-solving

Education

Degree in business or analytics-related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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.