At a Glance
- Tasks: Transform complex data into actionable insights to boost operational performance and drive strategic decisions.
- Company: Join a growing manufacturing business focused on data-driven culture and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by turning data into solutions that enhance business operations.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and experience in data analysis within manufacturing or logistics.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Futures are looking to appoint a highly analytical and commercially minded Data Business Analyst to join our growing manufacturing business.
This is an exciting opportunity for a data professional who enjoys turning complex data into actionable business insights that improve operational performance, reduce costs, and support strategic decision-making.
Working closely with stakeholders across Operations, Production, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and IT, you will identify opportunities for improvement, develop insightful reporting, and help drive a data-led culture throughout the organisation.
As our Data Business Analyst, you will
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand operational challenges and translate them into data-driven solutions.
- Gather, document, and analyse business requirements for reporting, analytics, and process improvement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPIs that provide meaningful insight into manufacturing performance.
- Analyse production, inventory, quality, procurement, logistics, and financial data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Work with ERP, MES, CRM, and other business systems to ensure data integrity and consistency.
- Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements supported by data analysis.
- Produce forecasting and predictive analysis to support operational planning and business growth.
- Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to improve data architecture and reporting capabilities.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and commercially focused manner.
- Support continuous improvement projects using data to measure performance and outcomes.
- Ensure data governance, quality standards, and reporting accuracy are maintained.
- The Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience as a Data Business Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, or similar analytical role.
- Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, logistics, or supply chain environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience using SQL to extract and manipulate data.
- Experience creating dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualisation tools.
- Strong understanding of KPIs, business reporting, and performance measurement.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to translate technical findings into practical business recommendations.
Desirable Skills
- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Infor, or Epicor.
- Knowledge of manufacturing KPIs including OEE, scrap rates, downtime, production efficiency, inventory turnover, and yield.
- Experience with Python or R for data analysis.
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Experience with data warehousing and ETL processes.
- Knowledge of cloud data platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
- Familiarity with predictive analytics or machine learning would be advantageous.
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Data Business Analyst in Bradford employer: Futures
Futures is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. Located near Leeds, employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development, with opportunities to engage in strategic decision-making and build lasting relationships within the industry. The company prioritises employee well-being and provides competitive benefits, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in manufacturing and sourcing.
