Business Data Analyst

Business Data Analyst - Supply Chain & Purchasing | Birmingham

Our client, a well-established organisation in the retail, wholesale, and distribution industry, is seeking a skilled Business Data Analyst to join their Birmingham-based Purchasing & Supply Chain team.

This is a hands-on role where you will use data to drive smarter buying decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce costs across procurement and logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities

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  Collect, analyse, and interpret supply chain, procurement, and inventory data

  
  


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  Produce accurate and timely reports/dashboards using advanced Excel and Power BI

  
  


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  Identify trends, risks, and opportunities in supplier performance, demand forecasting, and cost management

  
  


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  Support the Purchasing & Supply Chain team in evidence-based decision-making

  
  


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  Ensure data integrity across all purchasing, logistics, and supply chain reporting

  
  


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  Present clear findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels

  
  


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  Contribute to process improvements that enhance operational and distribution efficiency

  
  

Skills & Experience Required

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  Proven experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or purchasing analysis (essential)

  
  


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  Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups, macros, modelling)

  
  


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  Experience with Power BI or similar BI/reporting tools

  
  


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  Strong analytical mindset with commercial awareness

  
  


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  Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

  
  


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  Ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations

  
  


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  Highly organised, detail-focused, and proactive

  
  

What's on Offer

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  Opportunity to join a supportive and growing retail & supply chain business in Birmingham

  
  


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  Clear career progression within the purchasing, operations, and business analytics function

  
  


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  Ongoing professional development and training support

  
  


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  Competitive salary, pension scheme, and employee benefits

  
  


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  Regular team-building and company-wide events

  
  

Who We're Looking For
A motivated professional with hands-on experience in supply chain or procurement analysis who can combine operational knowledge with data analytics to deliver measurable business impact.

Location: Birmingham
Industry: Logistics & Supply Chain | Retail & Distribution | Wholesale | Consumer Goods
Job Title: Business Data Analyst - Supply Chain & Purchasing