Lead Business Analyst

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Join The Dynamic Team at City Electrical Factors

At City Electrical Factors (CEF), we actively encourage our staff to ask questions, create, discover, and learn. This environment of continuous inquiry and innovation is at the heart of our company culture. We welcome passionate individuals who are keen on contributing to our mission, even if they do not meet every requirement listed in our job descriptions. The unique experiences and perspectives each person brings could be exactly what CEF needs to grow and innovate in the industry.

About City Electrical Factors (CEF)

Founded in 1951 in the United Kingdom, City Electrical Factors has established itself as a leading global electrical wholesaler. We are renowned for our extensive range of electrical products and our unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service. CEF has grown to over 1,000 locations worldwide, including countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and various European nations.

Our IT division plays a pivotal role in delivering value to our business and customers through innovative solutions. This enables our business to better serve our customers not only today but in the future as well. Recognizing the importance of technology and data, our Global IT team is dedicated to executing a transformative portfolio, expanding our digital capabilities, and future-proofing our systems to maintain our competitive edge in the marketplace.

Your Role as a Lead Business Analyst

As a Lead Business Analyst in our Foundations Domain, you will be instrumental in driving significant business and technology transformations across CEF. Your focus will involve enhancing our IT systems to support our branch network, streamline distribution, and optimize our supply chain operations. Working closely with the BA Practice Lead, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and maturity of the Business Analysis Practice at City IT.

This role demands a natural communicator who can confidently break down complex business requirements, prioritize them effectively, and translate them into actionable project plans. A delivery-focused mindset is essential, ensuring each project remains within scope and that risks are managed from inception to implementation. Your foundational work will ensure successful project delivery, keeping us aligned with business goals at every step.

Objectives and Responsibilities

• Understand and translate business needs: Work with stakeholders to discern complex requirements, shaping these into actionable project goals and deliverables.
• Develop and manage the analysis approach to projects: Ensure all projects align with initial objectives and stay within scope, coordinating from project start through to successful implementation.
• Support BA Practice development: Partner with the BA Practice Lead to enhance our standards and best practices in business analysis across City IT.
• Adopt a risk-centered approach: Identify potential challenges early, proactively managing risks to ensure smooth project progress.
• Utilize industry expertise: Leverage your experience with Blue Yonder or similar Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to drive improvements in our supply chain and logistics processes.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Lead Business Analyst, ideally focused on transformation projects within branch networks, distribution, or supply chain.
• Strong background in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) with expertise in Blue Yonder or similar systems being essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex business needs into clear and concise requirements.
• Highly organized, delivery-oriented, capable of working on and leading multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in a structured Business Analysis Practice with a solid understanding of best practices.
• Willingness to travel to our locations in Lutterworth, Biggleswade, Durham, and other sites as needed.

Benefits and Package

We offer a competitive package that includes a basic salary, an annual IT bonus scheme, and opportunities for remote work across the UK. Our award-winning IT Headquarters in Durham provides a welcoming environment, and employees have access to a range of benefits including a pension scheme, the MySavings Employee Discount Platform, and the Champion Health wellbeing platform. This platform offers bespoke content on physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including recipes, workouts, blogs, and other resources. Additionally, employees can enjoy free use of the state-of-the-art private gym at our IT Headquarters.

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