Planning and Forecasting Specialist

1 month ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Primark Stores Limited Full time
Job Summary:
Primark Stores Limited seeks a skilled Planning and Forecasting Specialist for a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. The ideal candidate will have experience in a B&M based environment, preferably with a focus on planning, and possess strong analytical skills to drive strategic goals. This role requires collaboration with internal and external teams to shape solutions and drive business growth.

About the Role:
The successful candidate will develop a deep understanding of Primark's existing system and application landscape, gather business requirements through various means, and draw these requirements together into functional documents. They will also collaborate on large projects, ensuring objectives are aligned and solutions work seamlessly as an end-to-end process.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Build a comprehensive understanding of Primark's existing system and application landscape as a starting point for future solutions.
  2. Collaborate with internal and external teams to shape the system and solution landscape, aligning it with strategic goals.
  3. Gather business requirements through diverse methods, including interviews, workshops, documentation reviews, and business analysis.
  4. Engage with business units to challenge assumptions and deliver tailored solutions for their current and future needs.
  5. Evaluate true business requirements from user requests, ensure proposed solutions reconcile with all business inputs, and resolve conflicts as necessary.
  6. Compile requirements into Functional Requirements Documents using established templates, incorporating clear language, diagrams, process flows, and scenarios.
  7. Contribute to large project initiatives, ensuring objectives are aligned and delivered solutions operate effectively as an integrated process.

Requirements:
  • Background in a B&M based environment, with experience in Planning a plus (e.g., WSSI/ Line Projections/ MFP/ Assortment Planning).
  • Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and environments a bonus.
  • Capacity to interact effectively with senior management across Technology, the business, and external partners.

Salary Range:
This position offers a competitive annual salary ranging from £55,000 to £75,000, based on experience.

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