BUSINESS PLANNING / DATA ANALYST

An opportunity has arisen for a Business Planning / Data Analyst to join a globally recognised leader in engineering solutions : 

JOB TITLE 

Business Planning / Data Analyst 

SALARY

£27,000 (circa)

LOCATION

Bolton

HOURS PER WEEK

7am to 5pm (Monday to Thursday)

ROLE PURPOSE

The role of the business planner is to assist the Business Planning Manager to create and update schedules enabling the business to achieve client demands and to provide data to measure performance.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scheduling of engineering and manufacturing tasks to meet contract and business demands

• Updating of schedules in line with progress and contractual movement

• Compilation and issue of weekly engineering & production schedules

• Analysis of planned vs actual hours

• Progress tracking of activities and updating contract tracker

• Alignment of project demand with business demand

• Pipeline analysis of capacity/loading

• Business performance analysis

• Preparation of data for analysis and visual management

• Management of MRP system

• Any other ad hoc duties as may be required, and as commensurate with the grade of post.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills essential

• Microsoft Power BI experience desirable

• Experience of business scheduling or data analytics desirable

• Experience of MRP/ERP systems desirable

• Excellent communication skills

• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is advantageous

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time to time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities. 

Reference ID: 684023