Life at Next Distribution 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 7,000 people across our distribution network.
Job Description
Based at our Redhouse RSC. Permanent opportunity.
* Shift: Tue‑Sat 0600‑1430
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 resources and accurately releasing work in line with daily planners. You will complete daily operational planners and monitor the plan, ensuring time‑critical stock release and movement. Reporting into a Workflow Assistant Site Manager, you will communicate any analysis and evaluation to enable operational managers to plan and make decisions based on current data.
Using Web and Mainframe screens, you will complete daily and weekly reports in line with agreed deadlines by analysing data and highlighting trends. As a Workflow Analyst, you support the senior management team to ensure that service levels are met in line with company KPI’s, driving efficiencies across the business.
Qualifications
To succeed in the role 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 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 IFs and VLOOKUPs), Google Docs and Microsoft Word.
* Experience with Mainframe or SCADA systems would be an advantage.
* Minimum educational requirement: GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
About Us
We are a FTSE‑100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and the market leader for kidswear. We operate more than 500 stores, plus Next Online, and serve customers in over 70 countries worldwide.
About The Team
* Sharesave scheme
* 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria’s Secret products (when purchased through NEXT)
* Generous bonus scheme for many roles
* Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
* Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
* Free on‑site parking
* 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
* Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
* Financial Wellbeing – Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
* Apprenticeship – Grow and develop on the job while gaining a qualification
* Support Networks – Access to network groups to empower and celebrate each other
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. If you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, please get in touch by email at Recruitmenthelpdesk@next.co.uk (please include “Workplace Adjustments” in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.
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