Graduate Analyst

Your new company
A marketing leading manufacturing company based in the Newport area.
Your new role
Working as a Graduate Analyst, reporting to the Commercial Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Analysing sales and commercial data, providing accurate reports and forecasts to the commercial and finance teams, making recommendations based on consumer information.
• Producing daily and weekly reports on a range of topics including sales volumes, margin, and promotion performance.
• Supporting the wider commercial team to deliver site and divisional objectives.
• Working closely with customers, advising them on cost changes, new product listings, promotions, and any other key changes.
• Being a 'data expert' and a key contact for colleagues in other functions such as NPD, packaging, supply chain and finance.

What you\'ll need to succeed

• A recent graduate looking to begin a career in analytics or somebody with prior experience of working in a commercial role is looking for a new challenge.
• Strong analytical skills, able to interpret sales data and provide accurate reports and forecasts.
• Experience of working with retailers, with customer-facing experience being an advantage.
• Demonstrable understanding and/or experience of P&L.
• Able to develop strong working relationships with colleagues and customers at all levels.
• Strong M&S Office skills (particularly Excel). Experience of SAP would also be preferred, but not essential.

What you\'ll get in return
This is a permanent role, salary is £25,000 - £30,000 per year, hours of work are 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This is an office-based role. Benefits include 35 days per year annual leave (including bank holidays), Life Assurance and flexible benefits / discounts, as well as a subsidised canteen.
What you need to do now
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