Hybrid Data Analyst, OpEx - 6-Month Contract

Oxford Instruments GmbH; Severn Beach; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology is seeking a Data Analyst for a 6-month contract to support the OpEx programme. Based onsite in Bristol, you will turn large data sets into actionable insights using Excel and Power BI, build forecasting models, and create dashboards to drive productivity improvements.

Working with senior leaders across Supply Chain, Operations and Procurement, you will automate reporting, develop forecasting tools and provide data-driven recommendations to support

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience in the field.
• Proven experience as a data analyst, business intelligence analyst, supply chain analyst or operational performance analyst role.
• Experience working in manufacturing, operations, supply chain or engineering environments is highly desirable.
• Experience developing forecasting, planning or capacity needs.
• Potential to grow into a future leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Develop parts-level forecasts through analysis of historical sales, demand and production data.
• Build forecasting models that translate product demand into component-level requirements using generalised Bills of Materials (BoMs).
• Develop analytical tools that identify part commonality across product families and child BoM structures.
• Support the supply chain function by translating demand forecasts into inventory and supplier stocking requirements.
• Design and maintain forecasting models that support decision-making across Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to visualise SIOP performance and key operational constraints.
• Build scenario models to evaluate different production, supply chain and inventory planning options.
• Own and continuously improve production load and capacity models.
• Provide analytical support for supply and demand balancing activities across the business.
• Establish standardised reporting and performance measurement processes across supply chain functions.
• Communicating weekly with senior site leadership to review findings, align assumptions and maintain momentum.
• Presenting insights, recommendations and programme phasing to executive-level project sponsors.
• Role-modelling best practice and coaching site process owners to build capability and confidence.
• Defining Tactical Implementation Plans to deliver impactful foundations and transformational change.
• Delivering agreed actions with strong senior site sponsorship.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Forecasting

Data visualization

SQL

Python

Automation tools

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

SQL

Python

Power Automate

Job description

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology is seeking a Data Analyst for a 6-month contract to support the OpEx programme. Based onsite in Bristol, you will turn large data sets into actionable insights using Excel and Power BI, build forecasting models, and create dashboards to drive productivity improvements.

Working with senior leaders across Supply Chain, Operations and Procurement, you will automate reporting, develop forecasting tools and provide data-driven recommendations to support