Insight Analyst: Stock & Availability Optimization

Acosta Europe; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

Generous Pension Plan

Paid Time Off - 25 days

Paid Volunteering Day

Career Development - Acosta University

Job summary

Acosta Europe is seeking an Insight Analyst to work with client retailer supply chain teams, commercial stakeholders, and field sales to generate actionable insights that improve product availability, stock efficiency, and ROI.

You will monitor stock levels across depots and stores, identify opportunities, and present clear recommendations that maximise on-shelf availability and RSV. Proficiency in Excel and data platforms is required; the role emphasizes stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG, supply chain, analytics, or insights.
• Ability to interpret data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Advanced Excel skills and data management capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to influence decision-makers at all levels.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• Experience creating reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Analyse commercial and supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Generate actionable insights that support improved stock availability and retail performance.
• Monitor depot and store inventory levels to identify potential supply chain challenges.
• Produce regular reporting, dashboards, and performance analysis to support business objectives.
• Translate complex datasets into clear recommendations for stakeholders.
• Present insights and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong analytical ability

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Data management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Numerical reasoning

Problem solving

Report and presentation creation

Tools

ReApp Insights Platform

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Acosta Europe is seeking an Insight Analyst to work with client retailer supply chain teams, commercial stakeholders, and field sales to generate actionable insights that improve product availability, stock efficiency, and ROI.

You will monitor stock levels across depots and stores, identify opportunities, and present clear recommendations that maximise on-shelf availability and RSV. Proficiency in Excel and data platforms is required; the role emphasizes stakeholder engagement.