Job Description

Job Specification: Systems & Procurement Data Analyst

About Us

We are a leading plumbers' merchant supplying trade and retail customers with quality plumbing, heating, and bathroom products. With a growing branch network presence, focused on providing excellent service while using data to make smarter decisions.

Role Overview

As a Systems & Procurement Data Analyst, you will support the business in gathering, analysing, and reporting on data to help improve sales, stock management, and customer service. This is an entry-level role ideal for someone with strong numeracy skills, an eye for detail, and an interest in data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Collect, clean, and organise sales, stock, and customer data from internal systems.

Produce regular reports for branch managers, sales teams, and senior management (e.g., sales by product line, slow-moving stock, margin analysis).

Support pricing and promotions analysis to ensure competitiveness and profitability.

Assist in forecasting demand to help optimise stock levels.

Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) across branches.

Work with commercial and operations teams to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Maintain data accuracy and ensure reporting is consistent across the business.

Support ad-hoc analysis projects (e.g., branch performance, supplier negotiations).

Skills & ExperienceEssential

Strong numeracy and analytical skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, charts).

Good attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong communication skills to explain findings clearly to non-technical colleagues.

Organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Desirable

Experience with Business Intelligence Software.

Previous experience in a retail, trade, or distribution business.

Understanding of stock management and sales processes.

What We Offer

Competitive salary.

Training and development opportunities (including data analysis tools).

Career progression within the commercial or data teams.

Staff discount on products.

Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:

Belfast BT1 2NX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person