Insight Analyst in Eccles

Do you enjoy analysing data and behaviour? As an Insight Analyst you will undertake a variety of in-depth analytical activities, focusing on data, to support the Range and Trading teams understand customer requirements and helping our business leaders make informed decisions. Reporting into the Head of Pricing & Insight you will be responsible for a range of project based and ad-hoc data analytics.

The ideal candidate will have practical experience of manipulating and managing complex datasets, using advanced Excel and office software applications. You will need strong commercial acumen and a passion for delivering to a high standard. This role sits within the Insight & Proposition department, a large team who are responsible for determining which products are ranged in each Booker branch, managing and executing promotions, trading support/product file admin, competitor price monitoring and insight. This department informs, influences, and supports key decision makers across various departments including Trading, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain and the Executive Board. The role is a permanent position and is based out of our Eccles office in Manchester with hybrid working. We will be flexible for you to work at our Watford or Wellingborough office as an alternative.

You will be responsible for:

• Regular/ad-hoc data modelling, analysis and data maintenance to support performance reporting, product range evaluation and development, margin analysis, market analysis, competitor pricing and other market research.
• Working on projects in areas such as competitor and market analysis, customer and supplier satisfaction, product and fixture space performance, sustainability and 3rd party insight solutions.
• Interpreting and leveraging data to improve and influence strategic decision making and the value proposition.
• Evaluating, simplifying, and evolving existing processes to drive efficiency.
• Mitigating risk, by identifying and integrating suitable data validation steps into current and new processes.
• Complying with all company policies, e.g., Health and safety, GDPR, GSCOP.
• Working pro-actively with colleagues and suppliers to provide exceptional service, support, and consultation.

You will need:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a data analytics role to have experience of working with relational databases (query writing, database design and object manipulation) and business intelligence packages (e.g., SQL Server/Business Objects/Tableau).
• Advanced MS Excel (including data manipulation and transformation, writing advanced formulas, constructing analytical models).
• Experience of constructing & developing forecasting models or part qualified accountant.
• Analytically minded, with a passion for organising and analysing data.
• Ability to maintain well-structured, accurate information.
• Excellent problem solving and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with colleagues and suppliers.
• Good commercial awareness and logic.
• Eye for detail and accuracy.
• Can work effectively as part of a team to achieve objectives.
• Hard-working, reliable and results driven.

About us: Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We're proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

Please note: We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles. On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.