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Data Analyst Chippenham, South West England, England

Wincanton

Full Time Chippenham, South West England, England 30437 - 36246 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Within Wincanton, a Data Analyst’s role will encompass collating, organising and studying data to provide business insight. In this role, you will:

Apply tools and techniques for data analysis and data visualisation (including the use of business information tools)
Identify, collect and migrate data to and from a range of systems
Manage, clean, abstract and aggregate data alongside a range of analytical studies on that data
Manipulate and link different data sets
Summarise and present data and conclusions in the most appropriate format for users

Duties and responsibilities:

Analysis and understanding of both structured and un-structured data, data sets, data models, canonical models, data standards and data types
Domain specific data management, including data governance and data stewardship
Data modelling, data cleansing, and data enrichment skills.
Production of data models and understand where to use different types of data models.
Summary understanding of different data analysis tools and data modelling techniques.
Ability to reverse-engineer a data model from live systems or “in flight” projects
Understand industry recognised data-modelling patterns and standards.
Knowledge of tools required to visualise data to tell compelling and actionable stories relevant for business goals.
Problems solving, including resolving data issues encountered in databases, data processes, data products and services.
Service monitoring, trend analysis, remedial and pro-active preventative actions.
Quality assurance and validation, including the ability to decide if data is accurate and fit for purpose

Typical Outputs:

Production of domain specific data models, business intelligence, analytics, operational and transactional reports
Domain specific collection, transformation, storage, and securing of relevant data.
Domain specific safeguarding of data, including its completeness, validity, accuracy, consistency, integrity, and timeliness.
Custody of domain specific master and transactional data and data dictionaries.

Experience, skills and attributes:

Significant experience in data modeling, business intelligence and reporting
Previous experience of working with common analytics and reporting languages and related technologies such as SQL, Unix, Python etc.
Data modelling experience using at least one leading modeling capability (can be inherent within a BI tool)
Experience of data modelling techniques and approaches—canonical, conceptual, logical & physical; and their practical application (ideally within a retail business)
Awareness of technologies and approaches to both integration and analytics, as well as the emerging domains of data science, machine learning, AI & cognitive
Good interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation and common goal achievement
Strong Problem-solving and analytical skills
A methodical and logical approach
Accuracy and attention to detail
First class written skills
Strong communication skills, especially in terms of replaying understanding of requirements to users, stakeholders and internal IT teams
Experience of structured delivery methodologies, both traditional and more modern agile techniques
Experience in logistics and of supply chain technologies beneficial

Our Commitment:

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.

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