Work Flow Information Analyst

Next Careers; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a Workflow Information Analyst to manage work flow to picking locations and ensure efficiency in operations. The role involves planning and forecasting resource needs, completing daily reports, and driving efficiencies in line with KPIs. The ideal candidate should have strong Excel and analytical skills, along with a minimum GCSE in Maths and English. This is an hourly paid, permanent position in a dynamic distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyse data and highlight trends.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Self-motivated and organised with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of work to forward picking locations.
• Complete daily operational planners and monitor the daily plan.
• Communicate analysis to operational managers.

Skills

Cluster

Information Management

Information Systems

Information Technology

Information Security

Education

GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Microsoft Word

Job description

Description

• Pay : 12.94 per hour
• Bonus : Head Office
• Job Type : Permanent
• Hours : 40.00 per week

Shifts available : 1. Fri-Mon 0600-1630 2. Tuesday - Saturday 14 : 30 - 23 : 00 3. Sunday - Thursday 06 : 00 - 14 : 30

Life at Next Distribution

Next is one of the UKs best known retailers on the high-street and most established online. Behind the scenes we are at the cutting edge of Warehousing and Logistics employing more than 7000 people across our distribution network.

Life as a Workflow Information Analyst at Next is full of variety and challenges its fast paced and just like fashion trends is constantly evolving. We look after over 2 million customers and it takes a large talented and efficient distribution operation to make that happen. Our largest distribution centre processes around 600000 units per day to our retail stores and to our customers doors which is by no means straightforward.

Online retail has never been more important than it is these constantly changing and unprecedented times our continued success is dependent on the expertise passion and adaptability of the teams across our distribution network.

About the role

We are looking for a Workflow Information Analyst to join the team and be responsible for managing the flow of work to forward picking locations from high bay stock.

The Workflow Analyst will be responsible for the daily planning and forecasting of volumes equating this to the required resource required and to accurately release work in line with daily planners. You will complete daily operational planners and monitor the daily plan ensuring time critical stock release and movement. Reporting into a Workflow Assistant Site Manager you will communicate any analysis and evaluation to them to enable operational managers to plan and make decisions based on current data.

Using Web and Mainframe screens you will be responsible for completing daily and weekly reports in line with agreed deadlines by analysing data and highlighting trends. As a Workflow Analyst you will support the senior management team to ensure that service levels are met in line with company KPIs driving efficiencies across the business.

To succeed in the role of Workflow Information Analyst you will be a team player possessing excellent communication skills when dealing with colleagues at all levels within the organisation. You will be self-motivated organised and be able to prioritise in changing and pressurised situations with demonstrable problem-solving skills.

Attention to detail and excellent PC skills are essential; notably with Excel and Google sheets (including skills with IFs and Vlookups) Google Docs and Microsoft Word. Experience with Mainframe or SCADA systems would be an advantage. The successful candidate will be educated to a minimum level of GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

Required Experience

Not specified.

Key Skills

• Cluster
• Information Management
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Information Security

Employment Type: Hourly

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1