Strategic Planning and Business Development Analyst

1 month ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Primark Stores Limited Full time
Business Analyst Role for Planning and Forecasting

In our pursuit of innovative advancements at Primark, we seek an experienced Business Analyst to join our team. As a core member of our technology group, you will play a pivotal role in shaping business capabilities and developing the Planning Pillar for Primark's customers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of our current system and application landscape as a foundation for future solutions.
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to design and implement solutions that align with business objectives.
  • Through interviews, workshops, documentation reviews, business analysis, and process evaluations, gather and document business requirements.
  • Work with business units to challenge assumptions and deliver solutions that meet current and future needs.
  • Evaluate business requirements from multiple sources, ensure proposed solutions reconcile with all inputs, and resolve conflicts as needed.
  • Transform requirements into Functional Requirements Documents using existing templates, incorporating plain English, diagrams, process flows, and scenarios.
  • Ensure alignment of project components, guaranteeing delivered solutions function as an end-to-end process.
  • Prior experience in a B&M environment, preferably in Planning (e.g., WSSI/ Line Projections/ MFP/ Assortment Planning).
  • Experience working within Agile environments and methodologies is preferred.
  • The ability to work effectively with senior management at all levels within Technology, the business, and external service providers/business partners.


Primark Stores Limited is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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