Data & Insights Analyst

Posted 5 Days Ago
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, GBR
Hybrid
Entry level
Manufacturing
The Role
Analyzes demand, customer, promotion, and supply chain data to improve forecasting, service, revenue, margin, and stock availability. Builds Power BI dashboards, scorecards, and performance reports; applies predictive analytics and AI-enabled tools to identify risks, trends, and opportunities. Automates reporting and partners with Planning, Customer Supply, Commercial, Finance, and leadership to turn insights into actionable business recommendations.
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POSITION SNAPSHOT

  • Role: Data & Insights Analyst (Supply Chain)

  • Location: Manchester

  • Contract: Permanent

Why Us And Why This Role

Seize the opportunity to be part of a unique business with an exciting vision for the future - where we dare to be bold, discover what’s possible, and do incredible. Dare. Discover. Do.

At PZ Cussons, we offer five big reasons that people join and stay: Futureproof Our Brands, Create Your Own Impact, Accelerate Your Craft, Flexibility to Perform, And Collaborate with Intent.

This is an opportunity to shape how decisions are made across our European Supply Chain business. As our Data & Insights Analyst, you’ll transform complex demand, customer and supply chain data into clear, actionable insight that helps teams move faster and make better decisions. Sitting at the heart of Demand & Customer Supply, you’ll work with colleagues across Planning, Commercial, Finance and senior leadership to uncover opportunities, manage risk and improve performance. You’ll also play a key role in advancing how we use data, automation and AI, helping build a more predictive, insight-led way of working for the future.

This is a role with real influence. You’ll combine analytical expertise with commercial thinking, turning data into stories that drive action and create measurable impact across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Turn data from across demand, customers, promotions and supply chain operations into insights that improve forecast accuracy and business performance.

  • Spot emerging risks and opportunities early, helping teams make proactive decisions that protect service, revenue, margin and stock availability.

  • Create compelling dashboards, scorecards and performance packs that give stakeholders a clear and trusted view of what matters most.

  • Use advanced analytics, predictive techniques and AI-enabled solutions to identify trends, model scenarios and improve decision-making quality.

  • Simplify and automate reporting processes, reducing manual effort and making insight more accessible across the business.

  • Partner with colleagues across Planning, Customer Supply, Commercial and Finance to align performance narratives and drive meaningful action.

What You'll Bring

  • Proven experience in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain Analytics or a similar insight-focused role.

  • Strong Power BI expertise, including dashboard development, data modelling, Power Query and DAX.

  • Advanced Excel and SQL skills, with the ability to work confidently with large and complex datasets.

  • The ability to turn analysis into clear recommendations and influence stakeholders at different levels of the organisation.

  • Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how data impacts customer performance, profitability, service and operational outcomes.

  • A naturally curious mindset with a passion for problem-solving, continuous improvement and data-driven decision making.

  • Experience within FMCG, consumer goods, supply chain, forecasting or planning environments would be advantageous.

  • Exposure to predictive analytics, Microsoft Fabric, SAP, Python, R or AI-enabled analytical tools would be beneficial.

What You'll Get In Return

MyBenefits brings together your total rewards in one place, giving you the flexibility to choose what matters most. Key benefits we offer include:

  • Competitive annual bonus, pension, life assurance and Share Incentive Plan

  • Private medical cover plus health & wellbeing support

  • Flexible holiday options, including buy and accrual

  • 1pm Friday finish for better work-life balance

  • Hybrid/electric car scheme, cycle to work & free mortgage advice

  • Discounted and complimentary PZ products

  • Onsite gym (where available)

Our Purpose, Culture And Values

At PZ Cussons, our purpose is For Everyone, For Life, For Good. Guided by our BEST values, Bold, Energetic, Striving and Together, we nurture a culture where people feel empowered to grow, perform and make a meaningful difference every day.

We retain the pioneering spirit of our founders, by building portfolios of locally-loved brands across our key markets in the UK, ANZ, Nigeria and Indonesia, backed by the manufacturing scale and capability of a global business.

Spanning Personal, Home, and Baby Care, our products are trusted by millions of consumers worldwide, including Carex, Childs Farm, Cussons Baby, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Premier, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

Inclusion and Fairness

We’re committed to building diverse teams that reflect our consumers and communities, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to thrive. If you need any adjustments during the process, just let us know.

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Dare to be bold, Discover what’s possible, and Do the incredible.

Skills Required

  • Experience in data analytics, business intelligence, supply chain analytics, or a similar insight-focused role
  • Strong Power BI expertise, including dashboard development, data modelling, Power Query, and DAX
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Advanced SQL skills and ability to work with large, complex datasets
  • Ability to translate analysis into clear recommendations and influence stakeholders at different organizational levels
  • Strong commercial awareness and understanding of data's impact on customer performance, profitability, service, and operations
  • Curiosity, problem-solving ability, continuous improvement mindset, and passion for data-driven decision-making
  • Experience in FMCG, consumer goods, supply chain, forecasting, or planning environments
  • Exposure to predictive analytics, Microsoft Fabric, SAP, Python, R, or AI-enabled analytical tools
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The Company
HQ: Manchester
4,479 Employees

What We Do

Want to be part of the success story of some of the world’s leading household brands? Join us and you could be helping to enhance the lives of consumers around the world with extraordinary products. Talent, imagination and drive will take you places at PZ Cussons. Join our global family to see what’s possible. We believe work should be fulfilling and talent should be recognised, so if you have positive attitude, aptitude and ambition, there’s no end to the opportunities available. You’ll work on the best brands, in interesting markets and with great people who truly excel in their field. We have teams based in London, Manchester and Salford in the UK, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia and New York! Our brands include Carex, Charles Worthington, Cussons Baby, Fudge haircare range, Imperial Leather, Original Source, Rafferty’s Garden, Sanctuary Spa, St. Tropez, and many more… and you could be part of it…

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