Business Analyst
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Plymouth, Devon |
| Area | South West, UK |
| Sector | Retail Operations - Other |
| Salary | GBP40000 - GBP45000 per annum + Benefits |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Zachary Daniels |
| Job Ref | BBBH35709_1773663550 |
- Description
Business Analyst | South West UK | £40k - £45k + Benefits
Zachary Daniels are partnering with a growing UK consumer business to recruit a Business Analyst as part of a wider investment in systems, data, and operational capability.
This role sits at the intersection of data, technology, and business operations, supporting the rollout and optimisation of a new planning platform used across supply chain and commercial teams. The successful candidate will help translate operational data into actionable insights that improve forecasting accuracy, decision making, and overall performance across the organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the intersection of data, systems, and business operations, supporting forecasting accuracy, process improvement, and operational performance across the organisation.
Benefits You'll Enjoy
* Competitive salary (£40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience)
* Pension scheme
* Employee discount
* Long service awards
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Supportive culture with opportunities for development
Role Responsibilities
* Analyse sales, stock and forecasting data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities
* Build dashboards and analytical views within a forecasting and planning system to provide clear insights
* Act as a super user of the forecasting platform, testing system changes and improving outputs
* Document business processes and understand how data flows across systems and operational teams
* Investigate forecasting and ordering issues to identify root causes and recommend improvements
* Create and maintain shared system views to ensure consistency and usability for planning teams
* Test and validate system changes before go-live to ensure accuracy and performance improvement
* Support and train end users on forecasting and replenishment tools where required
About You
* Experience in demand planning, supply chain analytics, or a similar analytical role
* Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify patterns and trends within data
* Comfortable working with operational and planning teams to improve processes and systems
* Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on data quality and accuracy
* Curious, proactive, and keen to continuously develop new skills
* Able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced retail environment
Apply today with your most up-to-date CV.
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