Butchery Blockman: Precision Cuts & Fresh Inventory

Delthorn; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Delthorn, based in Johannesburg, is seeking an Inventory Data Analyst to strengthen inventory management and supply chain operations through precise data analysis, reporting, and forecasting. The role is permanent and located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, with an emphasis on optimizing stock levels and procurement processes.

You will maintain stock accuracy, prepare demand forecasts, and generate reports to support production planning and supplier coordination.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 required.
• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.
• Data/analytics certification is an advantage.
• Knowledge/experience with inventory or ERP systems.
• 1–3 years in inventory control, reporting or supply chain analytics.
• Inventory replenishment experience and understanding of inventory data management.

Responsibilities

• Plan six months in advance for long lead time spare parts to support production schedule.
• Generate weekly buying reports for production shortages and SKU replenishment.
• Perform daily inventory checks to maintain stock accuracy and uninterrupted production.
• Update ABDC analysis and product group codes every four months to align with movement trends.
• Minimize dead or slow-moving stock by accurate planning of inventory.
• Update SKU levels every six months after coding changes, with branch manager sign-off.
• Generate and process forward order buying reports to assist suppliers.

Skills

Data analytics

Database management

Pressure handling

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Posted 25 September 2026
Salary ZAR Negotiable
Start date 25 September 2026
Location Johannesburg
Job type Permanent
Discipline Industrial Manufacturing
Reference
Job Function Data Analyst

Our esteemed client is a well-respected company who has been manufacturing machines locally since 2012 and supplying them to mines across the country and beyond the borders branching out further into Africa. Our client prides itself in the ability to offer a full suite of underground mining equipment of the highest international standards.

An incredible opportunity is now available for an Inventory Data Analyst to support inventory management and supply chain operations through accurate data analysis, reporting, and forecasting. The position is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Job Responsibilities

• All inventory purchased from foreign suppliers needs to be planned 6 months in advance, for all long lead time spare parts for the production schedule, this allows for sufficient time for supplier lead times and shipping lead times.
• Weekly buying reports need to be generated to cater for production shortages as well as to cater for SKU replenishment and sales shortages.
• Performed daily inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels, ensuring uninterrupted production flow and timely fulfilment of operational requirements.
• The updating of the product group code (ABDC Analysis) will be updated every 4 months to ensure that the correct inventory for the correct movement trends is catered for.
• This will lower the risk of planning and purchasing inventory that might result in dead or slow-moving stock.
• SKU levels will be updated every 6 months for production, after the product group code has been updated. SKU levels will need to be verified and updated only after signature has been received from Branch managers/HOD from the relevant locations.
• Updating the SKU levels will ensure that the correct inventory is purchased as well as lowering the risk of dead or slow-moving stock.
• Forward order buying reports are generated and processed to assist suppliers with planning of inventory on the supplier side.

Qualifications & Skill Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12
• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management,
• or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Data and/or analytics related certification is an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience with inventory or ERP systems.
• 1-3 years' experience in inventory control, reporting, or supply chain analytics.
• Inventory replenishment experience & understanding of inventory data management concept.
• Database management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.