Forecast Analyst: Smart Retail Ordering Pilot Lead

Primark Stores Limited

Reading

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Tax Saver Tickets

Fitness centre

Subsidised cafeteria

Job summary

Primark is seeking a Forecast Analyst to support the Phase 1 Smart Retail Ordering project, owning forecasting across products, stores and workflows and collaborating with Data Science, Product and vendor teams.

You will interpret and challenge system forecasts, turn data into actionable insights and help shape scalable forecasting processes while developing as an SRO superuser in a hybrid office-based role in Reading.

Qualifications

Proven experience in forecasting, merchandising, planning, allocation, supply chain or commercial analysis within a retail environment.
Strong ability to interpret complex data, identify key trends and translate insights into clear commercial actions.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across business and technical teams.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end forecasting across products, stores and workflows for the SRO pilot.
Analyse and challenge forecast outputs, identifying patterns, risks and exceptions.
Investigate and resolve forecasting issues with Data Science, Product and vendor teams.
Collaborate with Buying, Merchandising, Retail, Planning & Space and Supply Chain to align forecasts with priorities.
Shape and validate the future forecasting solution through design sessions and testing.