Analyst SCP

Pick N Pay Stores Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company as a Supply Chain Analyst, where you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing supply chain functions. This dynamic position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and tools, ensuring efficient stock distribution to stores. With a focus on data analysis and operational execution, you will contribute to significant improvements in workflows and vendor collaboration. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to driving business efficiencies and fostering a positive work culture.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in supply chain planning.
• Thorough understanding of fresh produce workflows and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage DC volumes and support functions across the Fresh department.
• Collaborate with teams to improve processes and workflows.

Skills

Supply Chain Planning

Analytical Skills

Advanced Excel

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BCOM Logistics

Degree in Quantitative Analytics

Degree in Operational Research

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Degree in Applied Mathematics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Analyst SCP

Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: May 07, 2025

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Job Description

As a Supply Chain Analyst for Fresh DC and Vendor support, your main responsibilities will include managing support functions and DC volumes across the Fresh department and DCs. This involves managing weekly DC volume profiles, day-to-day volume within each DC, operational execution of support functions, bulk stock holding, and system inputs for stock distribution to stores. You will work cross-functionally with stakeholders and contribute to improving processes, tools, and reports. Close collaboration with operational teams is essential to understand workflows and challenges.

Minimum Requirements

• BCOM Logistics / Degree in Quantitative Analytics / Operational Research / Industrial Engineering / Applied Mathematics
• 2-3 years of experience in the supply chain planning environment
• Thorough understanding of current fresh produce workflows, planning processes, tools, and KPIs
• Advanced Excel skills
• SAP experience (advantageous)

Competencies

• Attention to detail with big-picture thinking
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manipulate large data sets to produce meaningful reports
• Forward-thinking mentality
• Independent self-starter
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Professional attitude and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Passion for business improvements and efficiencies
• Effective time management and milestone delivery
• Ability to prioritize projects
• Daily volume monitoring and support functions management
• Manage bulk stock in all DCs, fair share, and priority settings
• Track and report on stock over-delivery and carryover
• Assist DC and Vendor integration teams to meet profiles
• Proactively raise and escalate risks
• Contribute to process, tools, and report improvements
• Analyze and improve vendor collaboration packs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve interactions and workflows
• Provide analysis on distribution costs, income, and vendor income where required
• Build strong relationships and foster a positive team culture