Data Analyst (Global Supply Chain)

Smith+Nephew
Hull
2 weeks ago
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Life Unlimited.At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living!

Achieving excellence requires consistency; it requires our processes to be repeatable, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Ultimately, we redefine what excellence means to us, and more importantly, to our customers.

You will support our Advanced Wound Management, Global Supply Chain teams by providing data analysis and reporting. You'll be working to proactively review data to identify opportunities for improvement and problem-solving within our supply chain. This opportunity is perfect for someone who is curious and driven by analysing data to make improvements!

What will you be doing?

You'll be analysing data and crafting reports to support the department's key performance indicators. You will streamline reporting processes & prepare presentations. You'll also collaborate with various S+N teams to automate reporting and develop solutions for collaborative applications.

You'll also get involved with the following:

Prepare narratives to facilitate management decision-making. Create and maintain PowerPoint presentations. Prepare and maintain forecast and budget information for financial and management reporting. Provide reporting and data support for manufacturing strategy projects and other initiatives. Offer training and technical support for core business reporting systems. Write and maintain shared report queries. Collaborate with the Centre of Excellence (COE) to share best practices. Work with IT (BI team) to automate and publish regular reporting requirements. Manage new and existing reporting requirements, ensuring scope, design, build, testing, and post-go-live.

What will you need to be successful?

You'll be IT and systems literate, with a strong understanding of core business functionality, architecture, and data use within the Global Supply Chain (GSC). You should have working knowledge of business systems like SAP and Maestro, as well as reporting tools such as Power BI and SAP query.

What will really set you apart will be your advanced PC skills, particularly in Power BI and Microsoft Excel, and excellent communication skills with an ability to translate user requirements into actionable, insightful and visually pleasing reports.

You. Unlimited

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity:Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Growing on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our websiteYour Future:Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.Work/Life Balance:Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!Your Wellbeing:Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.Flexibility:Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).Training:Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.Extra Perks:Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.

Applications:

If you share our passion for pioneering innovation and can demonstrate how you meet the criteria outlined, we would love to hear from you.

We continue to actively build an environment where every individual can fulfil their potential and be proud ambassadors for Smith & Nephew, our customers and their patients.

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