Logistics Analyst - Digital, Wholesale & Franchise Department: Supply Chain Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Hybrid Description We're a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together - and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions. This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts. What We Are Looking For Job Purpose: Analyse product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes. May manage route activity including invoicing, electronic bills, and shipment tracing for all goods delivered to Digital, Wholesale and Franchise consumers. Key Accountabilities: Supply Planning - Execute planning activities within a defined framework/system with dependencies on other processes/units. Supplier Management - Monitor, review, and highlight any gaps in the performance of a portfolio of smaller suppliers to recommend and ensure delivery of improvements by suppliers. Sourcing - Collect and analyse the key cost drivers, market dynamics and issues, areas of innovation. Contract Management - Deliver required outcomes by managing day-to-day relationships with contract service providers while working within an established contract management plan. Continuous Improvement - Review existing operations in own area of work and implement innovation processes to generate new ideas and ensure continuous improvements are delivered. Contract Requirements - Identify trends, summarize findings, and give feedback on existing contract performance, and provide as input to new contract processes for negotiations/ renegotiations. Information and Business Advice - Resolve queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on processes and the related policies. Stakeholder Engagement - Assist with stakeholder engagement by arranging actions, meetings, events, and supporting materials to promote stakeholder understanding and commitment. Personal Capability Building - Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfil personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices. Job Role Competencies: Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing. Optimizes Work Processes - Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. For example, uses metrics and benchmarks to monitor accuracy and quality. Takes steps to make methods productive and efficient. Can identify process breakdowns. Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Take personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures. Plans and Aligns - Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. For example, stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Financial Acumen - Interprets the financial data and metrics relevant to the role. Adheres to relevant budgetary guidelines. Manages Complexity - Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Resourcefulness - Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently. For example, accomplishes tasks without waste, leveraging available resources, requests additional resources when appropriate. Cultivates Innovation - Helps assist with new and better ways for the organization to be successful. For example, constantly looks for new ideas and innovative ways of doing things; makes the effort to get involved in new areas. Offers original ideas and promising new solutions. Strategic Mindset - Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies. For example, sees how own work connects to the broader organization's strategy. Understands what actions to take to help the organization reach its goals. Key Experience Required: Materials requirements, planning, logistics and supply chain - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision. Project management software - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision. Inventory management software - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision. Financial analysis - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision. Pattern Design - Works with full competence to prepare process maps, flowcharts, and organizational diagrams using specialized tools and techniques. Word Processor Software - Works with full competence to use word processing software and tools. Presentation Creation - Works with full competence to use presentation software to create digital presentations. Spreadsheet Expertise - Works with full competence to use spreadsheet software. Typically works without supervision. Database User Interfaces and Queries - Works with full competence to create and run queries and interact with various database interfaces and query languages. Development Environment - Works with full competence to set up and maintain desktop environments. Object or component-oriented development - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision. Analytical or scientific software - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision. Operating System Setup and Maintenance - Works with full competence to set up and maintain operating systems. Electronic Mail Expertise - Works with full competence to use email systems. This Is For You Discount - Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself & a bargain staff shop, all onsite RI Rewards - Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway Island culture - We have a free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café & various social events throughout the year. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders Work that stays at work - Flexible working is a given, on top of payday early finishes and Summer Fridays Family Hub - Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment Giver Island - Give as you earn scheme, a 'Giver Island' day each year and matched funding Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications Pension - A contributory private pension scheme Holiday - 23 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday for whatever the need We mentioned the discount, right? Keeping You Safe At River Island we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our employees regardless of age or job role. We will fulfil our obligation under the Prevent duty which seeks to stop extremism and extremist views from materialising in our business. We promote and encourage the belief in British Values- including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. To find out more, please visit www.gov.uk Every Islander Counts Our Island is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.