MI and Reporting Manager *Internal applications only*

Job Description

A specialist role responsible for developing and maintaining the Chilled network and site reporting, including complex Microsoft Power Platform applications, aligned to the business’s self-service strategy. Initially focused on supporting CLL, the role will expand to cover the wider Chilled & Fresh Division.

In addition to development activities, the role will collaborate with the Regional CI Manager to shape medium- to long-term strategies- that enable the sustainable delivery and ongoing maintenance of MI tools, applications, and reporting across the Division. A key aspect of the role will involve upskilling and working collaboratively with colleagues across the network and within the Group. Adherence to Group IT standards, processes, and governance will also be essential.

This is a full time, permanent role. Working Monday to Friday, 08.30-17.00

Key Duties of a MI and Reporting Manager:

• Development and delivery of Chilled Self-Serve Power BI and Apps pipeline
• Responsible for maintaining the delivery plan, reporting progress, risks, issues and support benefits tracking relating to the above activity (working with the Regional CI Manager, PMO & Head of CI)
• Work with Group IT to support and develop governance and technical documentation detailing requirements and solution design, UAT test scripts, gateway documents, project mandates, RFCs etc.
• Undertake testing and oversee UAT across the network where agreed to support the rollout of Power BI and Applications as per the pipeline
• Oversee a forum of divisional Power BI & Application superusers to encourage sharing of best practice
• Provide oversight, technical review and sign off for other business Self-serve users
• Support the upskilling & coaching of colleagues across the network to understand basic Power BI and Applications
• Lead the delivery of network CI projects & initiatives to unlock benefit (SQCDP)
• Support and lead at times senior stakeholder engagement
• Support the delivery of the CLL business wide Change and CI strategy working with the Central Projects and CI team and other CI Practitioners i.e. Diagnostic activity, sharing of good practice, role modelling the right behaviours

Qualifications

• Microsoft Power BI and Applications technical knowledge essential
• Ideally aware of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Ideally previous experience of being involved or leading elements of a project i.e. basic Project Management tools and techniques
• Presentation skills
• Ability to deliver training
• Knowledge of IT systems for example SAP, M-Type, SCE, TMS, Info view
• MS proficient (i.e. Excel, PPT, Word, Teams, BI)
• Experience of working in the chilled logistics sector ideal
• Experience of working closely with operations and developing effective working relationships
• Experience of implementing change in a challenging environment
• Experience of working in a project environment and of improvement activity
• Experience of working closely with operations and developing effective working relationships
• Line management experience would be useful

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina Logistics a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus the bank holidays.
• Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa.
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer.
• Life Assurance -  4x your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!