Supply Chain Development Analyst - #1742474

Department: Development Programme

Location: Head Office, Chelsea House

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...

The supply chain development team is responsible for the setting and delivery of strategy within River Island supply chain. The team works with internal & external stakeholders to define, design and deliver change projects across the supply chain.

The development analyst – supply chain will be responsible for initiating continuous improvement efforts using Lean and other business process improvement tools, developing a systemic approach to improving supply chain performance and managing the supply chain continuous improvement process.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manages and facilitates process improvement through techniques such as stakeholder engagement, Lean principles, systems, and design thinking.
• Identifies and prioritises process improvement initiatives that focus on enhanced efficiency, and increased productivity and customer service through collaboration with stakeholders.
• Analyses effectiveness of existing business processes and develops sustainable, repeatable, and quantifiable business process improvements.
• Conducts data planning, collection, analysis, and/or reporting for analysis during process improvement initiatives.
• Identify key performance metrics for monitoring and tracking ongoing savings compared to benefits cases. Provide insight and report on effectiveness of improvements.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable process improvements.
• Leads or supports project teams to revise, roll-out, and validate future-state work.
• Performs project management for multiple projects of varying sizes and complexities.
• Adhere to all change governance principles and ensure all necessary documentation, plans and stage gates/sign off points are adhered to.
• Develops relationships with customers and maintains active engagement during process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts throughout River Island to develop strong stakeholder relationships to deliver all elements of change activity.
• Facilitate and contribute to workshop sessions including notetaking, recording actions and distributing follow up communications and driving action plans.
• Develop training materials and conduct training sessions to educate supply chain teams on new processes, tools, and best practices.
• Design and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and compliance across the supply chain.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to ensure effective implementation and adoption of process improvements.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the supply chain organisation.
• Take responsibility for personal development, staying up to date with the latest industry standards.

Key experience required:

• 3 years + experience of working in fashion supply chain.
• Project management experience.
• Process definition & design.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and process improvement frameworks.
• Data analysis

Job role competencies

• Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Analytical mindset and data modelling capabilities.
• Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
• Cultivates innovation by creating new and better ways of doing things.
• Solution driven and demonstrates the ability to pick up new systems and processes quickly and have a thorough and methodical approach to your work
• Ability to effectively find the root cause of the issue
• Able to support supply chain teams with technical guidance.
  
  

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
• Bonus - A generous bonus scheme
• Parking - Free onsite parking
• Holiday - 25 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday for whatever the need!

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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.