Operations Analyst

As an Operations Analyst you'll undertake a key operational support role, with a focus on service level improvements, internal and external. You will analyse operational status, by collecting, monitoring and providing insights through reporting and modelling. You will also be responsible for undertaking and supporting projects within the warehousing and transport departments. What will you be doing?

• Researching, collating, analysing and presenting data gathered from a large variety of sources in a wide range of formats
• Recognising trends to offer recommendations across a broad spectrum of disciplines at department, operational management and board level
• Producing timely and accurate reports on an ad-hoc basis for the operational support team, as well as other business functions, including areas such as transport, HR and the warehouse
• Undertaking and supporting specified projects within the operations team as and when required
• Interacting with management, warehouse teams; to prepare for upcoming activity
• Volume and labour forecast, tracking and analysis
• Capturing of daily KPIs and pulling together a monthly KPI pack
• Maintain a look-forward approach to identifying risks and opportunity
• Provide analytical support on any projects
• Create, manage and develop a suite of reports
• Streamlining and implementing processes where necessary
• Contributing innovative analytical solutions
• Working alongside finance and providing analysis to support weekly P&Ls, budgeting and forecasting processes
  
  Demonstrable practical knowledge of logistics and some familiarity with the operational aspects of the supply chain
• Have an understanding of project management principles and methodologies, coupled with a basic understanding of management accounting
• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills, coupled with a strong level of IP/PC literacy, notably in the use of PowerPoint and Excel applications
• A proven ability to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines, along with a team orientated outlook and a results driven approach
• Ability to quickly adapt and learn additional skillsets to integrate new and functional solutions
• Good communication, and attention to detail.
  
  Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.
At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
• Annual Leave - Competitive holiday entitlement
• Company Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
• Private Medical Cover - This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
• Pension scheme - we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer
• Life Assurance - 4 x your annual salary
• Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers - We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition - We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!