Workflow Information Analyst

6 months temporary position. Shift Available: Week 1: Wednesday - Saturday, 06:00 - 18:00 Week 2: Thursday - Saturday, 06:00 - 18:00 Life at Next Distribution Next is one of the UK’s 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, it’s 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 600,000 units per day to our retail stores and to our customer’s doors which is by no means straightforward. Online retail has never been more important than it is now. In 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 temporary 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 KPI’s, 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 IF's 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. In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not one we would typically consider for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to, for example, the relevant Home Office requirements on skills level, not being met. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.