Junior PowerBI Developer

At Next, not only are we one of the UK’s largest fashion retailers, but we’re also one of the
largest listed companies. Selling our own NEXT brand as well as hundreds of world-famous
brands, in the UK and worldwide. What’s more, we’re growing. Fast. And it’s the kind of
growth and investment that is exciting for everyone in our business.
It’s safe to say our logistics operation is, well, huge. With 11 million square feet of
warehouse floor space. So, managing these operations in an efficient, cost effective way is
about as important as it gets. Making sure our customers have a seamless experience starts
here. We work closely with various departments at all times. Making this about as hands on
as can be.

As part of our commitment to innovation, we are seeking a Junior PowerBI Developer to join
our team and contribute to the enhancement of our data visualisation and reporting
capabilities.

About the job:

The Logistics Data Analytics team's  purpose is to inspire insight-led decisions by
understanding customers, operations and the markets we operate in better than anyone. We
are seeking a motivated PowerBI Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a
strong foundation in data analysis, visualisation, and a passion for leveraging data to drive
business insights. As a PowerBI Developer, you will work closely with our data and analytics
team to design, develop, and maintain PowerBI dashboards and reports that provide
valuable insights into our logistics operations and the wider business.

What you’ll do:

● Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate
them into PowerBI solutions.
● Develop and maintain PowerBI dashboards and reports to visualize key performance
indicators (KPIs), metrics, and trends.
● Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources into PowerBI for
analysis and reporting purposes.
● Perform data cleansing, validation, and quality checks to ensure accuracy and
reliability of reports.
● Assist in the identification and implementation of improvements to existing PowerBI
solutions to enhance usability and performance.
● Stay up-to-date with the latest PowerBI features and best practices to continuously
improve reporting capabilities.
● Provide support and training to end-users on how to navigate and utilize PowerBI
reports effectively.

About you/Qualifications:
● Strong proficiency in PowerBI with experience in developing interactive
dashboards and reports.

● Proficiency in SQL or Python for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
● Basic understanding of data warehousing concepts and data modelling
techniques.
● Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate
effectively with cross-functional teams.
● Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced
environment.
● Prior experience in the logistics or retail industry is a plus but not essential
● Understanding of Databricks & DevOps would be desirable