Data Analysts - FMCG Retail (West Yorkshire)
Posted 1 day ago by Freshminds
£300 Per day
Inside
Onsite
West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Summary: A major UK grocery retailer is creating a new function within its data and analytics division, focusing on the convenience store segment. The initiative seeks skilled data analysts and an experienced manager to optimize product assortments and improve data quality. Responsibilities include conducting analyses, building reporting dashboards, and leading a team of analysts. The role offers a day rate based on experience and requires strong stakeholder engagement skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse data related to space, range, display and localisation to optimise product assortments for commercial growth
- Conduct geo-spatial and product range analysis, including pricing and promotional effectiveness
- Deliver statistical analysis and measurement frameworks (e.g., A/B testing, trial evaluation)
- Build reporting dashboards using Power BI and Power Automate to support decision-making
- Improve data quality and automate reporting processes using curated data marts
- Translate stakeholder requirements into actionable insights
- Lead and mentor a team of 2-5 analysts, ensuring high-quality delivery and promoting best practices
Key Skills:
- 2-6 years' experience in analytical or consulting roles within commercial environments
- Comfortable working cross-functionally to source and interpret data
- Industry experience in retail, ideally within merchandising
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Essential technical skills: SQL, Power BI, Power Automate
- Preferred experience: A/B testing, Python, Databricks, ETL/ELT pipelines, data modelling, Git/version control
- Experience in pricing analytics and Mastercard Test & Learn platform is a bonus
Salary (Rate): £300 daily
City: West Yorkshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
A major UK grocery retailer is establishing a new function within its data and analytics division. This initiative will focus on the convenience store segment, led by the Chief Supply Chain Officer. The team has approval to build from the ground up, seeking skilled data analysts and an experienced manager to lead the effort.
Responsibilities
- Analyse data related to space, range, display and localisation to optimise product assortments for commercial growth
- Conduct geo-spatial and product range analysis, including pricing and promotional effectiveness
- Deliver statistical analysis and measurement frameworks (e.g., A/B testing, trial evaluation)
- Build reporting dashboards using Power BI and Power Automate to support decision-making
- Improve data quality and automate reporting processes using curated data marts
- Translate stakeholder requirements into actionable insights
Manager role:
- Lead and mentor a team of 2-5 analysts, ensuring high-quality delivery and promoting best practices
Requirements:
- 2-6 years' experience in analytical or consulting roles within commercial environments (depending on level)
- Comfortable working cross-functionally to source and interpret data
- Industry experience in retail, ideally within merchandising
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Essential technical skills: SQL, Power BI, Power Automate
Preferred experience: A/B testing, Python, Databricks (especially for manager role), ETL/ELT pipelines, data modelling (marts, dimensional models), Git/version control
Experience in pricing analytics and Mastercard Test & Learn platform is a bonus
Day rate:
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Approximately 3 months, with potential for permanent placement
Day rate: Analyst level: Up to £250 PAYE // Manager level: Up to £300 PAYE
Location: 3 days per week on-site in West Yorkshire office