Data Scientist jobs in United Kingdom

Job title: Retail Data Analyst

Location: North West London, NW2 7HF

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm + 1 hour lunch break

At Vitabiotics, you'll find a diverse bunch of talented folks who come from a wide range of backgrounds and possess an extensive array of experience. What brings us all together is a culture that thrives on innovation, mutual respect, teamwork, and a sense of commitment. Vitabiotics is truly a great place to work!

Vitabiotics has pioneered advances in nutritional healthcare products for over 50 years, and the range includes many of Britain’s leading supplement brands such as Perfectil, Pregnacare, Wellman, Wellwoman, and Menopace.

As the UK’s No.1 vitamin company, exporting to over 100 countries, Vitabiotics is widely acknowledged as leaders in innovation and in 2018 became the first vitamin company to twice receive the Queen’s Award for Innovation, awarded for its ground-breaking clinical research.

We are currently seeking a Retail Data Analyst to join our growing team. In this role, you will leverage data to drive insights, assist in strategy formulation, and optimize performance across our retail channels. You will play a pivotal role in analysing sales data, identifying trends, and providing actionable recommendations to improve sales performance.

• Analyse retail sales data and generate reports that provide insights on performance across categories and channels.
• Monitor KPIs and conduct variance analysis against forecasts and previous periods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide data-driven support for merchandising and promotional strategies.
• Identify and track relevant industry trends to inform future product development and marketing initiatives.
• Assist in the creation of presentations for internal and external stakeholders, showcasing findings and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain dashboards for real-time tracking of business performance.

• Proven experience as a data analyst or similar role within a retail or consumer goods environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and translate them into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a bonus.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience using analytical databases (SQL desired) for data manipulation and reporting purposes.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

• Competitive annual leave package (24 days plus bank holidays – increases to 27 days after 5 years’ service).
• Bupa dental cover.
• Private medical insurance.
• 50% staff discount on all Vitabiotics products.
• Staff skills training.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Pension contributions.
• Sick pay support.
• Free onsite parking.
• Enhanced maternity or paternity leave.
• Company events.
• Fresh fruit and snacks.
• 2 Charity days a year.
• Free EV charging station.