Operations Data Analyst - Stock

My market leading St. Helens based client are the UK’s largest independent manufacturer within their field, they are experiencing year on year growth, making now a very exciting time to join this hugely successful business.

Permanent Role: Data Analyst - Stock

Location: St Helens

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 dependent upon experience.

Hours: 100% office based, you will be required to work from 09:00 - 17:00 Monday - Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights? We are seeking an experienced Stock Data Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role blends hands-on inventory management with data analysis, to support smart decision-making across our supply chain.

Duties of the role:

• Monitoring and optimising stock levels across three sites using data analysis to ensure efficiency and minimise excess or shortages.
• Conducting regular stock audits, producing detailed variance analysis, reports, and identifying trends or discrepancies to support corrective actions.
• Leveraging advanced Excel functions to analyse stock trends, forecast demand, and provide data-led support to production planning.
• Collaborating with suppliers, warehouse teams, and planning managers to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely flow of stock data across the supply chain.
• Maintaining, enhancing, and automating stock databases and reporting tools to improve data accuracy, accessibility, and efficiency.
• Working closely with the Stock Manager on project-based analysis, using data insights to resolve stock-related issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Supporting Account Managers on key sales accounts by combining hands-on coordination with data analysis to improve service delivery and account performance.
• Working alongside Account Managers to manage key sales accounts, using stock data and demand insights to ensure accurate order fulfilment and optimal stock availability.
• Providing analytical and operational support on key accounts, including performance tracking, query resolution, and cross-functional coordination to strengthen client relationships and outcomes

Person Specification:

• Experience in stock analysis, inventory control, or supply chain analytics
• Experienced in data analysis, analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and present data clearly.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, Power Query, report automation etc.)
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Exposure to Power BI or other data visualisation tools advantageous but no essential

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their analytical career in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Please do not hesitate to apply.