Overview

Position Title: Primark Cares

Company: Primark

Location: Ilford, United Kingdom

Job Description:

A key support role within the Planning & Space team providing reporting and administrative support to the Sustainability Data Manager. The role will be required to support the growth of Primark Cares. The Trading Assistant will support the Sustainability Data Manager to perform a more insights and commercial focused role.

Responsibilities: 

  • Highlight any stock risks with incorrect certifications and make recommendations for remedial action.
  • Publish reporting on Primark Cares weekly / periodic / season / year performance and provide commentary to the wider business.
  • Provide analysis of Primark Cares product performance within key company campaigns, including Licensed and collaborations.
  • Log all data requests, including purpose, requester and reason for request.
    Work with the Product Sustainability team to ensure Primark Cares reporting accurately reflects
  • product where the sustainability claims have been certified, to ensure reports are compliant with legal regulations.
  • Identify and highlight patterns or trends within Primark Cares performance across departments, product types and fibres.
  • Support the Sustainability Data Manager to respond to data requests from internal and external stakeholders, in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Support the Sustainability Data Manager with data gathering to support strategic Primark Cares initiatives, including fibre planning, product forecasting, and margin tracking.

Reqirements:

  • Attend relevant meetings and deputise for the Sustainability Data Manager where required.
  • Create and carry out training for B&M teams on the Primark Cares data and reporting processes and provide support for queries. Ensure new starters are trained.
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders across multiple functions, including Primark Cares, product sustainability, sourcing, and buying & merchandising.
  • As a Primark Cares ambassador, educate colleagues by sharing information and insights.

About Primark

Primark is an international clothing retailer employing more than 65,000 colleagues across 14 countries in Europe and the US. Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark aims to provide affordable choices for everyone, from great quality everyday essentials to stand-out style across women’s, men’s and kid’s, as well as beauty, homeware and accessories. With a focus on creating great retail experiences in-store, Primark continues to expand across new and existing markets with the aim of reaching 530 stores by the end of 2026, including upcoming new markets of Romania and Slovakia.