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As a Retail Operations Analyst, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our vending operation. Working closely with the Operations and Finance teams, you’ll use data, planning and analysis to optimise machine visits, stock allocation and pricing — maximising sales while minimising vend‑outs and operational inefficiencies. This is a hands‑on, analytical role ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, spotting trends, and making data‑driven decisions that have a direct commercial impact.
Job Responsibility:
Review operator visit schedules to ensure routes are efficient and demand‑led
Add or remove machine visits based on performance and telemetry data
Analyse and adjust machine stock mix and planograms to maximise sales return
Update planogram pricing and push agreed pricing changes to machines
Review and approve operator stock requests, liaising with the warehouse team for picking
Analyse operator stock takes and flag exceptions to the Operations Supervisor
Monitor retail price exception dashboards, investigating discrepancies between systems and machine telemetry
Provide holiday cover for other Operations Analysts when required
Support wider finance and operational teams with ad‑hoc analysis and reporting
Requirements:
Strong numeracy and analytical skills
Advanced Excel skills (essential)
Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
Strong planning and organisational skills
Clear and confident communication skills (written and verbal)
A proactive, problem‑solving mindset with the ability to work independently
Previous experience in an analytical, operations, retail, supply chain or planning role preferred
HND in Business, Accounting or Science (or equivalent) desirable
What we offer:
Be part of a growing business within Compass Group UK & Ireland
Work in a role with real influence on revenue, efficiency and customer experience
Join a collaborative operations team where data and insight drive decision‑making
Opportunity to develop analytical, commercial and operational expertise