About the role
Primark is seeking a Forecast Analyst to support the Phase 1 Smart Retail Ordering (SRO) project, helping transform forecasting, replenishment and stock decisions across depots and stores. Acting as a forecasting subject matter expert, the role will own forecasting activity across the pilot, using analytical and commercial judgement to interpret and challenge system-generated forecasts.
Working closely with business teams, Data Science, Product and the solution vendor, the analyst will help shape future forecasting processes and decision-making while developing expertise as an early SRO superuser.
What you’ll get
This is a hybrid opportunity, offering 2–3 days working from the office. Benefits include 27 days of leave plus bank holidays, the option to buy five additional days, Tax Saver Tickets, access to a fitness centre and a subsidised cafeteria.
What you’ll do as Forecast Analyst
- Own end-to-end forecasting across products, stores and workflows, ensuring effective delivery throughout the SRO pilot.
- Analyse and challenge forecast outputs, identifying unusual patterns, risks and exceptions while applying strong trading and commercial judgement.
- Investigate and resolve forecasting issues, partnering with Data Science, Data Governance, Product and vendor teams to identify root causes and drive solutions.
- Collaborate with Buying & Merchandising, Retail, Planning & Space and Supply Chain to ensure forecasts support commercial and operational priorities.
- Shape and validate the future forecasting solution through design sessions, testing and process validation, helping define scalable workflows, governance, decision rights and escalation routes.
- Become an SRO forecasting superuser, building deep system expertise, capturing pilot insights and supporting training, user readiness, adoption and future rollout phases.
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience in forecasting, merchandising, planning, allocation, supply chain or commercial analysis within a retail environment.
- Strong ability to interpret complex data, identify key trends and translate insights into clear commercial actions.
- Strong understanding of customer demand, forecasting, stock management and trading performance.
- Ability to investigate performance issues, identify root causes and confidently challenge system outputs using data and commercial insight.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across business and technical teams.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and make sound decisions.
- Experience with forecasting systems, retail transformation or technology implementation is advantageous.
About Primark
Primark has grown from its first store in Dublin in 1969 to more than 80,000 colleagues and over 480 stores in 18 countries.