RFID Analyst

Primark; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Bonus potential

Pension

27 days of leave plus holidays

Tax Saver Tickets

Fitness centre

Cafeteria subsidy

Job summary

Primark is seeking an RFID Analyst to analyse RFID and operational data, identify opportunities and propose actions in partnership with supply chain and logistics teams. The role focuses on improving inventory accuracy, availability and performance through data-driven insights.

You will develop dashboards using BI tools, interpret data from multiple sources and present actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing RFID-generated data and identifying opportunities for new use cases and business value creation.
• Advanced analytics skills with dashboards and management of complex datasets using BI tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and clear communication of technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Analyze RFID and operational data to identify high-volume continuity merchandise and recommend actions with supply chain partners.
• Evaluate RFID count saturation results to improve inventory accuracy and operations.
• Identify and drive value opportunities across RFID implementation phases, including sales growth and shrink reduction.
• Develop robust business cases with Finance to validate benefits, costs and ROI.
• Leverage vendor partnerships and external networks to shape RFID roadmap and future use cases.
• Apply predictive analytics and market insights to drive performance and communicate progress to senior stakeholders.

Skills

RFID data analysis

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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.

Culture, our way

Because we strive to put people first.

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.

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 optimize 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