Data Analyst Operations

Elementis is a global specialty chemical company with 1300 employees operating 17 manufacturing sites across the globe. At Elementis we bring a distinctive combination of expertise innovation and teamwork to every formulation challenge. We create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of our customers products and make a positive change in the world. Combining our leading positions in the science of materials flow surface modification and formulation with access to unique natural materials Elementis delivers unique chemistry sustainable solutions to customers in a wide range of markets including cosmetics anti-perspirants decorative and industrial coatings automotive and ceramics.

Job Description Summary

The Data Analyst transforms complex datasets into clear actionable insights that support decision making across the organisation. Working as part of a matrix team and aligned to a specific functional area (Commercial; or Supply Chain Procurement & Manufacturing) the role partners closely with business stakeholders to understand their priorities interpret data in context and deliver high quality analysis dashboards reporting and presentations. The Data Analyst also supports the respective stakeholder function with projects tools and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance performance drive productivity and strengthen data driven decision making with involvement in and coordination of the optimization of functional processes tools and systems.

Job Description

Responsibilities

1. Functional Business Partnering and Insight Generation

• You partner with the supported function to understand business priorities interpret analytical results and translate data into meaningful insights that unlock value-creation opportunities andplay an active role in the development and improvement of functional processes tools and systems.
• You produce accurate timely monthly management information for the area supported including analysis interpretation and presentation of operational or financial particular you monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to the function supported and highlight emerging issues or deviations from plan.
• You support functional performance cycles such as demand planning SKU rationalisation or sales pipeline reviews depending on the analyst group.
• You provide clear and actionable analysis on trends patterns risks and opportunities relevant to the supported function to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• You support the preparation of internal and external presentations(such as vendor or customer meetings) ensuring insights are communicated clearly and effectively.
• You act as a trusted analytical advisor within a matrix structure ensuring strong communication and alignment with both functional leaders and the Business Data Manager.

2. Data Cleaning Preparation Validation & Governance Alignment

• You ensure that data pertinent to the function supported is clean and accurate for your function across various sources such as JDE/ERP SalesForce New Horizon Zycus Ecovadis and other systems and tools.
• You conduct cleaning validation and preparation of data for operational use and analysis ensuring accuracy and consistency in line with data governance standards and business guidelines.
• You identify data quality issues and escalate them appropriately to the Business Data Manager and Data Architecture and Governance team.
• You ensure all reporting uses approved definitions metrics and governed datasets.

3. Subject-Matter Expertise Dashboards & Visualisation

• You act as a subject matter expert in a designated field ( reportsZycus)supporting the effective use and evolution of these tools within the function.
• You maintain PowerBI and other dashboards reports and visualisations that enable stakeholders to easily interpret key metrics and trends.
• You run and distribute reports when required and not available in self-serve mode (e.g. performance reviews monthly business updates functional meetings) while promoting selfservice where appropriate.
• You continuously improve tools and dashboard performance usability and clarity.
• You suggest and participate in developing improvements to dashboards and reports.

4. Collaboration Capability Build and Continuous Improvement

• You provide superuser type support and training to stakeholders on designed tools pertinent to the functional group supported (e.g. SalesForce Zycus Ecovadis) Power BI and datarelated activities.
• You promote a data-driven culture across Elementis.
• Consolidate feedback on new or updated reporting requirements and support the development of these tools and new Power BI dashboards or enhancements.
• Collaborate with the Business Data Manager Technical Specialist and Data Governance teams to improve data foundations reporting processes and analytical capabilities.
• Participate in periodic rotation across these expertise areas to broaden capability and organisational resilience.

5. Functional Projects Initiatives & Processes

• You support functional projects and initiatives by providing analytical input co-ordination capabilities and subject-matter expertise that enable better decisionmaking higher growth or more efficient operations.
• You coordinate with crossfunctional teams to ensure functional project deliverables are aligned wellstructured and supported by accurate data.
• You contribute toand coordinate improvements and standardisation of functional processes and procedures automation opportunities and enhancements to functional performance tools in line with best practice and IT guidelines.
• When agreed with the function you act as the custodian for functional policies and procedures and ensure these updated and stored in relevant repository (e.g. SharePoint other tools)
• You support internal and external audits and any remediation actions arising from them.

Decision making

You validate business requests relating to data changes before instructing DIG to implement changes ensuring that both functional guidelines and data governance and quality guidelines are met.

You decide how to structure analysis and visualisations to meet business needs.

You make decision on projects including timelines and milestones.

You resolve daytoday analytical issues to ensure insights are accurate timely and aligned with functional expectations.

Additional Job Description

Job Competencies & key personal attributes

• Business Partnering & Communication: You work effectively in a matrix engaging stakeholders across functions and presenting insights and complex concepts in a clear compelling way. You support your stakeholders making the right decisions.
• A dedicated self-starter with high enthusiasm - you need to be self-directed self-motivated; ability to deal with imperfect information decision and drive to successful conclusions is paramount in this role.
• Drives engagement and influences effectively - it is critical that you are a strong relationship builder and can create a climate where you are able to influence stakeholders over which you have no direct lines of authority.
• Analytical ProblemSolving and can do attitude: You interpret complex datasets identify trends and translate findings into clear actionable insights. You need strong problem-solving and issue resolution aptitude to address the daily situations that an analyst comes across.
• Attention to Detail: You ensure accuracy in data updates data preparation (e.g. pricing change requests) reporting and other activity management such as finance reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Planning Project Management & Prioritisation: You manage multiple requests balancing BAU and adhoc work and deliver outputs on time.
• Team player across functional and data team with uncompromising ethics and unwavering integrity - you need to be a humble low ego individual who is strong team player motivated by company goals rather than individual drivers and with unquestionably integrity.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in Power BI and visualisation best practices.
• Excellent Excel skills including pivot tables vlookup advanced functions graphs. Statistical knowledge is an advantage.
• Proven track record of successful partnering with business leadership.
• Advanced skills in data collections cleansing and validation in order to minimize errors and discrepancies.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Knowledge of project management tools.
• Familiarity with Python or other analytical tools is an advantage.

Position Requirements

Education:

• Bachelors degree in an analytical or business-related subject (required).

Experience:

• 3years work experience including experience in an international manufacturing/industrial environment.
• 3 years work experience in an analytical or support role within a function: Sales/Commercial Supply Chain Procurement or Manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver highquality dashboards reports and insights.
• Experience working crossfunctionally and partnering with business stakeholders.
• Experience of having managed projects.

Experience of operating under matrix management is a distinctive advantage.

IT Skills: Proficient Power BI (required) Proficient or expert level in MS Excel (required); Experience of using project management tools; Python SQL SharePoint management (is an advantage but not a must). Language Skills: Verbal and written fluency in English.

Working arrangements: The role is full-time and based at the Porto Hub (minimum 3 days per week in the office).

Traveling required: Occasional international travel to other Elementis sites as required.