Inventory & Planning Analytics Lead

Mars, Incorporated; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company is seeking an Inventory & Business Analyst to support decision-making in inventory management. This role involves defining problem statements, providing data insights, and driving analytical solutions, requiring strong business acumen and technical skills. Ideal candidates hold a degree in a related field with 2-3 years of relevant experience. Experience with ERP systems is preferred, and fluency in English is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience working in a technical/analytics role.
• Experience with ERP and Advanced Planning Systems is a pro.

Responsibilities

• Define focused planning problem statements based on use-cases.
• Provide insights from data for data-driven decisions.
• Present results clearly to aid business decisions.
• Drive implementation of analytical solutions.

Skills

High business acumen in planning and inventory management

Advanced analytical skills

Technical skills with DataBricks, Python, SQL

Attention to detail

Fluent in English

Education

B.S. or BA in computer science, data science, mathematics, statistics

Master or advanced degree preferred

Tools

DataBricks

SQL

Power BI (PBI)

ERP systems (preferably E2Open or Rapid Response)

Job description

A leading global food company is seeking an Inventory & Business Analyst to support decision-making in inventory management. This role involves defining problem statements, providing data insights, and driving analytical solutions, requiring strong business acumen and technical skills. Ideal candidates hold a degree in a related field with 2-3 years of relevant experience. Experience with ERP systems is preferred, and fluency in English is mandatory.