Process Data Analyst

Overview

At Morgan Advanced Materials, our rich history and dedication to innovation define who we are. Since our establishment in the UK in 1856, we have expanded globally, now operating across 70 sites in 18 countries. Our goal is to create a more sustainable world and enhance quality of life. We actively pursue this purpose through the development and production of advanced materials. 

Within our business unit, we specialise in innovating cutting-edge carbon, graphite, and carbide products that deliver outstanding performance. We use our expertise to tackle complex challenges across many diverse industries to provide effective solutions for our valued customers. 

Our products are shaping a better future; from enabling electric cars to charge faster and drive longer distances to maximising the operational efficiency of wind turbines. We are proud to help generate power for billions of people, deliver water to drought-stricken regions, improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, and protect lives both on the land and in the air. 

Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst to support our Process Engineer during a major ERP system implementation. This role will be instrumental in ensuring data integrity, process alignment, and actionable insights throughout the transition. The ideal candidate will have strong data management skills, experience with ERP systems, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

This position is a temporary position up to 18 months. Full benefits package available. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Process Engineer to understand current workflows and data requirements.
• Analyze legacy system data and assist in data migration planning and execution.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPIs to monitor implementation progress.
• Identify data inconsistencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Support testing and validation of ERP modules related to process engineering.
• Assist in mapping business processes to ERP functionalities.
• Provide data-driven insights to optimize process design and system configuration.
• Document data definitions, sources, and transformation logic.
• Train end-users on data-related aspects of the ERP system.
• Conduct gap analyses between current and future state data structures.
• Participate in data cleansing and enrichment activities to ensure high-quality inputs.
• Monitor data flows and troubleshoot issues during ERP go-live and stabilization phases.
• Works with IT and ERP consultants to define data governance standards and protocols.
• Support change management efforts by providing data impact assessments.
• Assist in creating SOPs and documentation for data handling within the new ERP system.
• Coordinate with finance, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure cross-functional data alignment.
• Track and report on data-related risks and mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
•  2+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience with process mapping and improvement methodologies is a plus. Additional Requirements and Physical Demands:

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of ETL processes and data migration strategies.
• Experience working on cross-functional project teams.
• Understanding manufacturing or supply chain operations.
• Exposure to Agile or Waterfall project methodologies
• Experience with Microsoft D365 ERP a strong plus

Additional Requirements and Physical Demands:

• Strong focus on safety and quality
• Must be a self-starter and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrating teamwork
• Good problem-solving abilities and result-oriented
• Lead by examples at all times (no safety violations, use proper PPE, show up to work on time)
• Must follow and abide by Company policies
• This position requires the use of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
• Individual must be a Citizen of the United States, or Permanent resident alien of the United States, or Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3) (22 CFR §120.15.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description does not state or imply that all duties to be performed are specifically identified above. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested or instructed by an authorized person of the Company

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