JBRP1_NI
Basic
Data Analyst/Production Planner
Posted: 21.05.2026
Closing date: 05.07.2026
Job reference: 61c177d9b03d6fa01a334a6e9e2e6d7d
Job information
Location
castlewellan, county down, United Kingdom
Company
JR UK
Client / Employer
VickerStock
Job reference
61c177d9b03d6fa01a334a6e9e2e6d7d
Listing type
Basic
EU work permit required
No
Posted
21.05.2026
Closing date
05.07.2026
Job description
Data Analyst/Production Planner County Armagh Vickerstock are working in partnership with a well-established food manufacturing business to recruit a Data Analyst / Production Planner for their growing operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and commercially minded individual to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where data, planning, and operational efficiency are central to business success. The successful candidate will play a key role in production scheduling, stock planning, reporting, and operational analysis to ensure customer demand is achieved efficiently and cost-effectively. What you will receive Salary £35-40k depending on experience Opportunity to join a growing and successful business Career progression opportunities Supportive and collaborative working environment Exposure to continuous improvement and operational strategy projects Your day to day: Creating and managing daily and weekly production schedules Analysing production and operational data to support business decisions Monitoring stock levels and coordinating material requirements Working closely with production, warehouse, procurement, and commercial teams Producing KPI reports relating to efficiency, waste, downtime, and service levels Supporting forecasting and demand planning activities Identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies Maintaining accuracy across planning systems and reporting tools Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation Your essential ingredients Previous experience within production planning, supply chain, operations, or data analysis Strong analytical and problem-solving capability Advanced Excel skills Experience working with ERP/MRP systems Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent communication skills across operational teams Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG would be advantageous Experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools desirable What you will receive Competitive salary package Opportunity to join a growing and successful business Career progression opportunities Supportive and collaborative working environment Exposure to continuous improvement and operational strategy projects Interested in finding out more? Contact Paul Muir for a confidential discussion on , or submit an updated CV via the link on the page. By applying for this role, you accept the terms of processing. Please find our privacy policy on our website. As a specialist recruiter within Food Manufacturing/FMCG with over 8years' experience, I recruit Production & Operations professionals at all levels across Northern Ireland. Skills: Data Analyst Production Planning Operational data Stock planning
Skills
analyse big data
apply statistical analysis techniques
Business Analytics
Business Intelligence
cloud technologies
collect ICT data
create data models
Data Engineering
data ethics
Data Mining
Data Models
data quality assessment
Data Science
data storage
data visualisation software
Database
define data quality criteria
deliver visual presentation of data
digital data processing
documentation types
establish data processes
execute analytical mathematical calculations
Game Theory
gather data for forensic purposes
Hadoop
handle data samples
Healthcare Analytics
image recognition
implement data quality processes
Information Architecture
information categorisation
information confidentiality
Information Extraction
information structure
integrate ICT data
interpret current data
LDAP
LINQ
make data-driven decisions
manage cloud data and storage
manage data
manage data collection systems
manage quantitative data
Marketing Analytics
MDX
multidisciplinary research
N1QL
normalise data
online analytical processing
perform data cleansing
perform data mining
query languages
report analysis results
Research Design
resource description framework query language
Social Network Analysis
SPARQL
statistical modeling techniques
Statistics
store digital data and systems
Unstructured Data
use data processing techniques
use databases
use spreadsheets software
visual presentation techniques
Web Analytics
XQuery