Work Flow Information Analyst
- Job ID
- Job ID 74632
- Team
- Team Distribution
- Location
- Location Pontefract
- Salary
- Salary competitive
- Posting Date
- Posting Date 20/02/2026
- Apply Before
- Apply Before 27/02/2026
Summary
Based at our South Elmsall Warehouse, Pontefract
Permanent opportunity,
Shift Available: Wed/Thur-Sat 0530-1730
Pay - £12.94ph + applicable shift premiums.
Life at Next Distribution
Next 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 7000 people across our distribution network.
Life as a Workflow Information Analyst at Next is full of variety and challenges, it’s fast paced and just like fashion trends is constantly evolving. We look after over 2 million customers, and it takes a large, talented and efficient distribution operation to make that happen. Our largest distribution centre processes around 600,000 units per day to our retail stores and to our customer’s doors which is by no means straightforward.
Online retail has never been more important than it is now. In these constantly changing and unprecedented times, our continued success is dependent on the expertise, passion and adaptability of the teams across our distribution network.
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 resource required and to accurately release work in line with daily planners. You will complete daily operational planners and monitor the daily plan ensuring time critical stock release and movement. Reporting into a Workflow Assistant Site Manager, you will communicate any analysis and evaluation to them to enable operational managers to plan and make decisions based on current data.
Using Web and Mainframe screens, you will be responsible for completing daily and weekly reports in line with agreed deadlines by analysing data and highlighting trends. As a Workflow Analyst, you will support the senior management team to ensure that service levels are met in line with company KPI’s, driving efficiencies across the business.
To succeed in the role of Workflow Information Analyst, 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 be 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 skills with IF's and Vlookups), Google Docs and Microsoft Word. Experience with Mainframe or SCADA systems would be an advantage. The successful candidate will be educated to a minimum level of GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
Benefits
- 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 whilst gaining a qualification
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
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Team Overview
With 10,000 colleagues, 9 million square feet of space, and 550 vehicles, our teams move a huge 1.5 million items to customers every single day. This is a fast-paced, precise, and proudly customer-focused operation. From maintaining our automation systems to delivering the final mile, join the team that keeps everything flowing to fulfil our customers' needs.
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Our brands
You’ve probably heard of NEXT, but did you know about our portfolio? Every brand in our offering brings a distinct story, attitude and community. Spanning contemporary lifestyle brands, established high street names and timeless collections, together they showcase the vibrancy of today’s retail world.
About NEXT
| You know Next, but did you know we’re 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 for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global! |


