Trade Operational Systems Analyst

Overview

Howdens Joinery is looking for a Trade Operational Systems Analyst to act as the link between our Information Systems team and Trade Depots, helping to improve the efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness of key business processes, systems and reporting.

You'll likely come from an operations, stock management, business systems or analytical background, with experience identifying process improvements, resolving complex issues and using data to drive better business outcomes. This is a permanent job based from our office 4 days per week with 1 day working from home. We are flexible on this person being based from our office in Howden, Yorkshire, or Raunds, Northamptonshire.

• Provide key support to the Depots and Support Departments regarding Stock and Processes.
• Reconciles data and analyses information.
• Identify business process improvements and work with IS to develop these.
• End User acceptance testing of new Processes & Developments.
• Adopt a systematic approach to eliminating possible causes of failures.
• Identify areas where improved processes would drive efficiencies and potentially cost savings throughout the division and work with IS to implement.
• Work with IS to develop and manage robust scenario tests pre go live and monitor performance post go live.
• Travel to business units as required in line with business needs and expectations; this includes flexibility in working arrangements.
• Travel with overnight stays sometimes with short notice is required.
• Developments are often detailed, complex and specialised with costs in excess of £1m per annum.

• Experience in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Data extraction, analysis and manipulation.
• Experience of quickly adapting to new systems to be able to understand at different levels.
• Advanced Excel & Microsoft Office.
• Highly analytical with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate.
• Ability to deep dive into issues and solutions but also provide concise overview for the benefit of colleagues and management.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Ability to quickly and effectively adapt to changing priorities.

• Competitive basic salary plus Bonus.
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%).
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Staff Discount.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events.

Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment.

That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.