Data Analyst - Distribution

Summary

M&S is transforming at pace, and our growth in online demand means we’re expanding our operational capability. Our Castle Donington is our flagship Distribution Centre which is over our 900,000 sq. ft, and responsible for over 65% of all ecommerce orders. With over £95 million invested to support our ambition, it’s our people who continue to make the real difference and you could be one of them!

Are you passionate about using data to help shape strategic decisions? Join us as an Analyst at Castle Donington Distribution Centre and help drive smarter, faster, detailed decisions across our Ecom network!

All the details

This role will be responsible for creating insightful and actionable Management Information to empower operational teams to make well informed decisions, optimise performance, and drive continuous improvement. Utilising complexed data sets to uncover operational opportunities, translating findings into clear, practical recommendations that strengthen site resilience and support digital growth ambitions.

Supporting with the creation of high-quality data analytics to meet the needs of various internal stakeholders, managing multiple concurrent analytical and reporting requirements across multiple areas of the Castle Donington operation and collaborating with other sites across our wider network. This role will contribute to improvements that enhance efficiency, productivity, and overall customer experience.

If you’re a curious, data driven problem solver who thrives on transforming complex datasets into powerful insights and enjoys using modern data platforms alongside analytical languages such as SQL, Python or R to turn complexity into clarity then this role offers an unique opportunity to shape decision making and deliver meaningful impact across our fastmoving ECOM operations.

NB This is a full-time role based at our Distribution centre in Castle Donington in Derbyshire.

What you’ll do

Your key accountabilities will include

• Deliver high-quality data analytics tailored to the needs of internal stakeholders, managing multiple concurrent analytical and reporting requirements across functional and support areas of the site, including Operations, Inventory Control, Planning, and Finance

• Translate complex business questions into clear, data-driven insights, delivering reports, presentations, and well-evidenced recommendations that drive action

• Enhance the efficiency and speed of analytics production at Castle Donington through process automation, the identification of reusable data assets, and the adoption of best-practice data workflows

• Partner with stakeholders to develop meaningful, actionable MI that supports informed decision making and drives the right operational behaviours

• Champion the adoption of modern reporting tools, including Power BI dashboards, providing guidance and support to the wider business in their effective use

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include

• Advanced data manipulation and analytical skills, with the ability to interrogate complex datasets and transform findings into clear, actionable insights

• Hands on experience with cloud-based data platforms, including Azure Data Lake Services, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and Databricks for scalable data engineering and pipeline management

• Proficiency in analytical and programming languages such as SQL and Python, with the ability to access, link and query data across multiple database environments

• Skilled in modern data visualisation tools, particularly Power BI and/or Tableau, with the capability to create intuitive, high impact dashboards and reports

• Experience working with large-scale datasets across enterprise data platforms (SQL Server and Oracle), with strong technical problem-solving and data workflow troubleshooting capabilities.

What’s in it for you?

Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We’re inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.

Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding:

• 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation

• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more

• Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours

• Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future

• Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one

• Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal

• Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave

• 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services

• One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you

Everyone’s welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re reinventing, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re redefining how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

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