RFID Analyst

Primark Stores Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Bonus potential

Pension

27 days leave + bank holidays

Tax Saver Tickets

Fitness centre

Subsidised cafeteria

Job summary

Primark is seeking an RFID Analyst to join our technology team in the UK. You will analyze RFID and operational data to improve availability, drive value across the supply chain, and generate actionable insights for senior stakeholders.

You’ll build dashboards with Power BI or Tableau, interpret data from multiple sources, and partner with finance and logistics to validate benefits and ROI. We value collaboration, continuous learning, and delivering tangible improvements that help Primark stay

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with RFID-generated data.
• Over 5 years’ experience in retail or supply chain environments.
• Advanced analytical skills with dashboards and managing complex datasets using Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret data from multiple sources, draw evidence-based conclusions, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated awareness of retail industry trends and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze RFID and operational data to identify high-volume continuity merchandise, recommending targeted actions in partnership with supply chain and logistics teams to improve availability and performance.
• Evaluate RFID count saturation test results across departments and depots, providing insights to optimise inventory accuracy and operational effectiveness.
• Identify, quantify, and drive value realization opportunities across all phases of RFID implementation, including sales growth, shrink reduction, and process efficiency improvements.
• Develop and present robust business case proposals, partnering with Finance to validate benefits, costs, and return on investment.
• Leverage industry best practices, vendor partnerships, and external retail networks to shape and deliver the RFID roadmap and future use cases.
• Apply predictive analytics and market insights to drive performance improvements, while effectively communicating progress, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Skills

RFID data analysis

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Data storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Because we strive to put people first.
Culture, our way
Technology at Primark
What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.
Our technology team is actively shaping the next wave of advancements. Engaged with innovative initiatives, your expertise will propel our business into the future. Collaborating with a creative team of tech enthusiasts, you’ll contribute your unique skills to fuel our technological advancements.

What You’ll Get
People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.

Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, Potential Bonus, Pension,27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

What You’ll Do as a RFID Analyst
We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:

• Analyze RFID and operational data to identify high-volume continuity merchandise, recommending targeted actions in partnership with supply chain and logistics teams to improve availability and performance.
• Evaluate and interpret RFID count saturation test results across departments and depots, providing insights to optimise inventory accuracy and operational effectiveness.
• Identify, quantify, and drive value realization opportunities across all phases of RFID implementation, including sales growth, shrink reduction, and process efficiency improvements.
• Develop and present robust business case proposals, partnering with Finance to validate benefits, costs, and return on investment.
• Leverage industry best practices, vendor partnerships, and external retail networks to shape and deliver the RFID roadmap and future use cases.
• Apply predictive analytics and market insights to drive performance improvements, while effectively communicating progress, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

What You’ll Bring

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with RFID-generated data, supporting deployments and identifying opportunities for new use cases and business value creation.
• Over 5 years’ experience in retail or supply chain environments, with a strong understanding of central functions, operational processes, and performance drivers.
• Advanced analytical skills with experience building dashboards and managing complex datasets using Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools.
• Strong ability to interpret data from multiple sources, draw evidence-based conclusions, and provide actionable recommendations that balance cost, value, and customer experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts, including RFID technology and strategy, to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated strategic and innovative thinking, supported by a strong awareness of retail industry trends, emerging technologies, and cross-functional collaboration.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

About Primark

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

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REQ ID: JR-12108