Please note, this is a Fixed Term Contract until January 2028
The Data & Operations Assistant partners closely with the Business & Data Analysts to ensure the effective management of product data, reporting and system processes within a fast-paced retail environment. This role will help to shape smarter processes and solve cross-functional challenges that drive efficiency and business success.
The role includes using Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft PowerBI, Databricks and Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services to extract insights, support cross-functional communication, and grow into a subject matter expert in our internal systems.
Role Responsibilities
Product Data & System Management
- Support the end-to-end setup of new brand systems set up as part of a fast-moving, high-impact project.
- Manage the product exclusion summary within the Next Product System (NPS), conducting weekly checks of item exclusions on the GB website.
- Oversee requests and issues from wider functions within Asana, ensuring a timely resolution and clear ownership of issues.
- Supporting Business and Data Analysts with price promotions for multiple partners, ensuring accurate setup and timely execution.
- Act as a subject matter expert for relevant systems, ensuring best practices are followed and providing guidance to product teams.
- Manage system structure maintenance across departments.
Data Management & Reporting
- Support the development of SQL and Databricks datasets and reports for internal team processes and wider business analysis.
- Contribute to reporting and operational tasks using Power BI.
- Build, maintain, and manage Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services reports.
Process Improvement & Documentation
- Maintain and update the Reporting & Operations dates and deadlines in Asana to provide visibility of key milestones.
- Communicate key dates, process updates, and operational changes clearly across the business.
- Liaise with stakeholders within NEXT, providing business context and informed decision-making to optimise system support and enhancements.
- Proactively seeking process improvements with the support of the Business & Data Analysts.
Technical Requirements
- Proactive, forward-thinking approach with the confidence to challenge existing processes constructively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to understand functionality and identify improvements.
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Desirable Skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server and basic SQL querying.
- Exposure to Power BI or other data visualisation/reporting tools.
- Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) is beneficial.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace.
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
- Company performance based bonus
- Early VIP access to sale stock via Direct to Desk
- Life assurance
- Sharesave scheme
- Annual Travel Card Loan
- Sample Sales
- Fantastic L&D opportunities
- Flexi-Hour Scheme
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Skills Required
- Proactive, forward-thinking approach with confidence to challenge existing processes constructively
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server and basic SQL querying
- Exposure to Power BI or other data visualisation and reporting tools
- Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services
- Comfort using Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace
What We Do
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 65,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help improve patient outcomes, improve the safety and efficiency of clinicians’ care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to better diagnose disease and advance researchers’ capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. In 2017, BD welcomed C. R. Bard and its products into the BD family. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com.
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