<h2>About the role</h2><p>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.</p><p>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 office as an alternative.</p><p>Reporting into the Head of Pricing &amp; 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.</p><p>This role sits within the ‘Insight &amp; 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</p><h2>Main Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Regular/ad-hoc data modelling, analysis and data maintenance to support performance reporting, product range evaluation and development, margin analysis, competitor analysis, competitor pricing and other market research.</li><li>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.</li><li>Interpreting and leveraging data to improve and influence strategic decision making and the value proposition.</li><li>Evaluating, simplifying, and evolving existing processes to drive efficiency.</li><li>Mitigating risk, by identifying and integrating suitable data validation steps into current and new processes.</li><li>Complying with all company policies, e.g., Health and safety, GDPR, GSCOP.</li><li>Working pro-actively with colleagues and suppliers to provide exceptional service, support, and consultation.</li></ul><h2>You will need</h2><ul><li>Experience of working with relational databases and business intelligence packages (e.g., SQL Server/Business Objects).</li><li>Advanced MS Excel (including data manipulation and transformation, writing advanced formulas, constructing analytical models).</li><li>Experience of constructing &amp; developing forecasting models or part qualified accountant.</li><li>Analytically minded, with a passion for organising and analysing data.</li><li>Ability to maintain well-structured, accurate information.</li><li>Excellent problem solving and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with colleagues and suppliers.</li><li>Good commercial awareness and logic.</li><li>Eye for detail and accuracy.</li><li>Can work effectively as part of a team to achieve objectives.</li><li>Hard-working, reliable and results driven.</li><li>SQL query writing, database design and object manipulation is preferred but not essential for this position.</li></ul><h2>What's in it for you</h2><p>At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:</p><ul><li>A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.</li><li>After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&amp;F purchases.</li><li>10% off pay monthly &amp; SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.</li><li>Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.</li><li>Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.</li><li>50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.</li><li>Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates</li><li>An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.</li><li>After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.</li><li>Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.</li><li>Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay</li><li>Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.</li><li>A great holiday package</li></ul><p class="flex justify-end my-8"><a class="btn flex items-center bg-orange w-full md:w-1/2 md:p-5 text-left text-xl" href="https://applybookercareers.com/members/?j=26665" target="_blank">Apply now <span class="text-4xl font-light grow text-right">&gt;</span></a></p>