Commercial Business Analyst - 12 months FTC
About DS Smith
DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and papermaking operations. We play a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods and industrials. We are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society – replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions.
About the role
As a Commercial Business Analyst, you will support the Central accounts management team with the back office work related to tenders, profitability, demand forecasting and all other business analytics.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate the monthly volume forecast process
Apply Price indexation
Support all tender activity, specifically the analysis of the tender to ensure information is available for updating the CRM, as well as coordination of the regional price submissions
Maintain the integrity of the Contracts Database and ensure metadata is up to date and accessible
Calculate monthly the likely volume forecast for the next 24 months for central accounts and validate with the account managers.
Work with the Sales team to ensure each of their Customers have an account plan articulating clearly and sensibly the plan of action to maximise profitability.
Store and make accessible all the relevant latest contracts for our central accounts. The responsibility also includes the extraction of key information or data (metadata) from the contracts to support the efficient management of the accounts (i.e. Indexation and payment terms).
Liaise with the regions (tenders managers network) to ensure each Customer tender’s Request for Quote (RFQ) are completed fully and on time.
About You
Bachelor`s degree, preferably in Finance, or equivalent experience
Analysis skills using Excel are essential, Power BI would be an advantage
Excellent communication skills
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
Knowledge of the Corrugating/Packaging industry is preferable
Benefits
Competitive salary
Discretionary bonus
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Discounts
Cycle to work scheme.
Location: London (Paddington) or Brussels (Diegem) - hybri
