Data Scientist

Data Scientist
Desford, Leicestershire
12-Month Contract - Potential for Extension
Up to £22.56 PAYE + Holiday + Pension or £30.89 Umbrella Rate

We're supporting a global engineering and manufacturing organisation seeking a technically strong Data Scientist to help improve how data is extracted, analysed and utilised across the business.
Working across Packaging, Supply Chain Planning and Transportation, you'll drive automation, improve reporting capability and support a major ERP transformation programme, helping turn complex data into meaningful business insight.

The Role
•    Extract, analyse and transform data from multiple business systems
•    Develop automated solutions to replace manual processes
•    Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting tools
•    Use SQL, Python, Excel and Power Query to improve data visibility and reporting
•    Connect data from multiple sources to identify trends, gaps and opportunities
•    Gather and document stakeholder requirements across different business functions
•    Support the transition from a legacy ERP system to SAP
•    Work closely with operational teams to support data-driven decision-making

Essential Skills
•    Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
•    Strong Power BI dashboard development experience
•    SQL experience
•    Python or other coding language experience
•    Data extraction, manipulation and transformation expertise
•    Experience developing automation or reporting solutions
•    Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
•    Able to work independently and take ownership of projects

Desirable Experience
•    SAP, ERP or MRP systems experience
•    Power Query
•    Snowflake
•    ETL or data integration experience
•    Supply chain, logistics or manufacturing environments

To apply, please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.