The Business Planner/data analyst assistant salary is from £27k per annum dep on exp. The hours of work are 37, Mon-Thu 8-5pm and Fri finish at 12pm. The role of the business planner/data analyst assistant is to assist the Business Planning Manager to create and update schedules enabling the business to achieve client demands and to provide data to measure performance. Responsibilities & Duties:Business Planner/data analyst assistant • Scheduling of engineering and manufacturing tasks to meet contract and business demands • Updating of schedules in line with progress and contractual movement • Compilation and issue of weekly engineering & production schedules. Analysis of planned v actual hours Progress tracking of activities and updating contract tracker Alignment of project demand with business demand Pipeline analysis of capacity/loading • Business performance analysis • Preparation of data for analysis and visual management • Management of MRP system • Any other ad hoc duties as may be required, and as commensurate with the grade of post. Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills:Business planner/data analyst assistant • Excellent Microsoft Excell skills essential • Microsoft Power BI experience desirable • Experience of business scheduling or data analytics desirable • Experience of MRP/ERP systems • Excellent communication skills • Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is advantageous The business Planners position is full time and a perm staff position. Benefits for staff positions include HYBRID WORKING 4 AND 5-DAY WEEK PATTERNS 25 DAYS ANNUAL LEAVE STATUTORY HOLIDAYS SERVICE DAYS COMPANY SICKNESS SCHEME PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP PENSION 5% -SALARY SACRIFICE LIFE ASSURANCE HEALTHCARE PACKAGE FREE FRUIT EVERY WEEK TEA & COFFEE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH FREE EYE TESTS CONTRIBUTION TO GLASSES MENTAL HEALTH ,FIRST AIDER SUPPORT ON-SITE PARKING GAINSHARE/BONUS SCHEME