Supply Chain Data Analyst

Ocado Group; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in grocery retail is seeking an Analyst to support data-driven decision-making in Supply Chain. The role includes delivering actionable insights, developing SQL-based tools, and maintaining data-driven workflows. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and communication abilities and thrive in a collaborative environment. Benefits include a flexible working policy and extensive leave options.

Benefits

30 Day 'work from anywhere' policy

Remote working for August

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Private Medical Insurance

15% discount on Ocado.com

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of SQL is required.
• Ability to work with Data Visualisation Tools, preferably Looker Studio.
• Proficient in Google Suite; Microsoft Office is an acceptable alternative.
• Strong communication skills for diverse stakeholder engagement.
• Commercial awareness regarding decisions' operational impacts.
• Curiosity with a capacity for abstract and critical thinking.
• Knowledge of Google script or VBA is beneficial.
• Experience in Supply Chain or Continuous Improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support with KPI reporting.
• Deliver actionable insights for Supply Chain teams.
• Assist with root cause analysis from insights.
• Enhance tools and services for efficiency.
• Develop an understanding of data involved in Supply Chain.

Skills

SQL

Data Visualisation Tools

Google Suite

Strong communication skills

Curiosity and critical thinking

Tools

Looker Studio

Oracle Fusion

Oracle Apex

Jira

Job description

Our Analysts are core to the data‑driven decision making philosophy in Supply Chain and have the responsibility of developing and improving tools & reports whilst ensuring the appropriate level of support is available for all projects. You will ensure that your products are developed and maintained to meet the evolving needs of stakeholders to ensure accuracy and relevance, as well as facilitating efficiencies in supported workflows. We go beyond technology, we facilitate outcomes. You will need a passion for digging down to the root and driving sustainable change and improvement. The ability to appreciate Supply Chain from end to end and keep a focus on the impacts your efforts bring in that broad picture will help you succeed. Working closely with all of Supply Chain, you will:

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support; daily, weekly and monthly key performance indicator reporting
• Provide insights for Supply Chain teams which are clear, unambiguous and actionable, and underpin a positive impact to business performance
• Assist root cause analysis cases that arise from these insights
• Maintain and enhance tools and services to ensure they deliver efficiency
• Develop and maintain an understanding of what data is involved where in Supply Chain with the aim of being able to deliver data‑centric story‑telling.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of SQL
• Ability to work with Data Visualisation Tools (Looker Studio preferred)
• Proficient with Google Suite (Microsoft Office is an acceptable alternative)
• Strong communication skills (able to present in a variety of formats and styles to a range of technical and non‑technical stakeholders)
• Commercially aware and consider the cost and operational impacts of decisions and proposals
• A healthy degree of curiosity with a good capacity for abstract and critical thinking
• Knowledge of Google script or VBA
• Knowledge of Oracle Fusion and/or Oracle Apex
• Knowledge of Enterprise tools including Jira
• Experience in Supply Chain, Operations and/or Continuous Improvement is beneficial

Company Overview

Ocado Technology is putting the world's retailers online using the cloud, robotics, AI, and IoT. We develop the innovative software and systems that power Ocado.com, the world's largest online‑only grocery retailer as well as the global 'Ocado Smart Platform'. With everything from websites to fully autonomous warehouses that we design in‑house, our employees need to be specialists in a wide range of technologies to help drive our business. We champion a value‑led culture to get our teams working at their very best and to help create a collaborative working environment that our people love.

Benefits

• 30 Day 'work from anywhere' policy
• Remote working for the month of August
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after 5 years service (plus optional holiday purchase)
• Pension scheme (various options available including employer contribution matching up to 7%)
• Private Medical Insurance
• 22 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (once relevant service requirements complete)
• Train Ticket loan (interest‑free)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunity to participate in Share save and Buy as You Earn share schemes
• 15% discount on Ocado.com and free delivery for all employees
• Income Protection (can be up to 50% of salary for 3 years) and Life Assurance (3 x annual salary)