Embedded Power BI Analyst for Distribution Center Insights

Digital Waffle; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Waffle is seeking a hands-on BI Developer to join the UK DC analytics team. You will own reporting and analytics, embedding within the DC to turn operational data into actionable insight for warehouse, finance and commercial stakeholders.

You'll design and deliver Power BI dashboards, analyze data from core systems, and drive continuous improvement in reporting quality and automation. This role offers a hybrid in-office/remote work pattern in Cambridgeshire and hands-on exposure to

Qualifications

• Solid SQL knowledge and confidence working with large datasets.
• Strong data manipulation skills and excellent Excel.
• Track record translating business requirements into practical analytical solutions.
• Curious, inquisitive mindset with the ability to ask sensible questions.
• Process-oriented with understanding of wider business impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and continuous improvement of Power BI dashboards and reporting for the UK Distribution Centre.
• Analyse data across AS400, Fabric, Manhattan Active WMS, SAP and financial systems to spot trends, risks, opportunities and root causes.
• Develop and maintain reporting and performance metrics across warehouse operations, inventory, transport, customer service, labour productivity, costs and budgets.
• Own data validation, modelling and quality across reporting solutions, keeping standards consistent across multiple business systems.
• Identify and deliver opportunities to automate reporting, enhance existing dashboards and make information more accessible.
• Partner with distribution, supply chain, finance, commercial and IT to prioritise reporting needs and deliver BI solutions that support real operational improvement.
• Present findings, insights and recommendations clearly to management stakeholders.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder comms

Problem solving

Education

Degree in business analytics, data analytics, computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics, finance or similar

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Digital Waffle is seeking a hands-on BI Developer to join the UK DC analytics team. You will own reporting and analytics, embedding within the DC to turn operational data into actionable insight for warehouse, finance and commercial stakeholders.

You'll design and deliver Power BI dashboards, analyze data from core systems, and drive continuous improvement in reporting quality and automation. This role offers a hybrid in-office/remote work pattern in Cambridgeshire and hands-on exposure to