Business Analyst at RCL Foods

The position reports into the Applications Manager and will play a leading role, as a member of the Analytics Centre of Excellence, in the transformation of RCL FOODS into an effective Insight Driven Organisation (IDO). Lead and provide data & analytics solutions to the business that drive value and support the business in making more informed, effective and intelligent business decisions. This individual will leverage new technologies such as machine learning, AI, and RPA in order to facilitate sustainable growth for RCL FOODS.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics / Statistics. Post graduate degree would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ data & analytics experience.
• Success in managing data & analytics projects that have added value.
• Experience in food manufacturing, consumer and supply chain industries.

Knowledge:

• Business principles & business process.
• Systems Development Life Cycle.
• Analytics problem methodologies.
• Database/warehouse design principles.
• Data modelling & AI, Machine Learning & RPA technologies.

Skills:

• Data & Analytics
• Planning and organisation
• Project management
• Verbal and written communication
• Problem solving
• Analytical thinking
• Negotiation

Systems:

• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Power & Azure Platform
• Power BI & DAX (Advanced)
• SQL Skills (intermediate)
• SSIS, SSAS & SSRS
• Tabular Editor

Duties & Responsibilities    

Drive Continuous Business Improvement initiatives:

• In partnership with business users identify continuous business improvement opportunities.
• Identify business improvement opportunities in partnership with business users by developing appropriate Use Cases.
• Support Project-/Product Owner to evaluate and quantify above mentioned Use Cases by performing a Cost-Benefit analysis.
• Assist functional teams to Streamline Business Processes.

Develop Data & Analytics Solutions:

• Lead and implement cross-functional data & visualisation projects.
• Liaise between business functions and technical teams to deliver analytics solutions.
• Unpack and document business requirements.
• Agree project scope and compile functional specifications.
• Review and analyse technical specification documents.
• Prepare the project plan by engaging all relevant parties
• Plan for project-related hardware and software requirements by liaising on an on- going basis with the infrastructure team and external software supplier(s).
• Adhere to ways of working & governance.
• Ensure effective communication.
• Serve as a liaison between the business and technical consultants.
• Provide post-implementation guidance and support to all end-users.

Provide Support and Training:

• Lead & support RCL FOODS on their digital upskilling journey.
• Work in conjunction with learning team, super users and citizen analysts to deliver and conduct end user training on existing and new data analytics solutions.
• Assist business users in resolving BI related issues.
• Provide clear problem definition and liaise with necessary technical experts / external consultants to resolve technical issues.

Develop Technical Expertise:

• Develop specialist knowledge of the relevant technologies to support.

Closing Date: 28th, April 2022