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Farnell
Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.
Business Analyst
Location: Leeds Distribution Centre (UK1)
Job Summary
At Farnell, we're looking for a Business Analyst to join our UK Distribution Centre team in Leeds.
This is a critical role within the operation, responsible for delivering the data, reporting and insights that help drive site performance. Working closely with operational leaders and key stakeholders, you'll analyse data from across the distribution centre to identify trends, measure performance and support decisions that improve quality, efficiency, productivity and cost.
This position has a direct impact on how our UK1 site operates. From supporting continuous improvement initiatives to developing dashboards and performance reporting, your work will help ensure we continue to deliver an exceptional experience for our customers.
Whether you're a recent graduate with strong analytical skills or have gained some early-career experience within business analysis, reporting or operational analytics, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a global organisation.
What's in it for You?
Alongside a competitive salary package, we offer:
- The opportunity to play a key role within Farnell's largest UK distribution operation
- Exposure to senior operational and business stakeholders
- The chance to influence decisions through meaningful data and insights
- Career development opportunities within a global technology distributor
- Experience working across operational excellence, performance improvement and business intelligence initiatives
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
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What You'll Be Doing
- Developing and maintaining dashboards, reports and performance metrics for the UK1 Distribution Centre
- Collecting, analysing and interpreting data to identify trends, risks and opportunities
- Supporting operational leaders with data-driven decision making
- Providing insight into service delivery, productivity, quality and cost performance
- Monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Creating reporting tools and templates that improve visibility and operational effectiveness
- Conducting analysis to support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation
- Communicating complex information in a clear and actionable way to stakeholders
- Supporting business projects and operational change initiatives
- Helping establish best practices for reporting, analysis and business processes
What About You?
We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, analytical and passionate about using data to solve business challenges.
You'll ideally have:
- A degree in Business, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with data, reporting or business intelligence tools
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- The ability to present data and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills


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Experience within a logistics, warehouse, supply chain or distribution environment would be beneficial but is not essential.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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