Business Process and Analytics Manager

TFG (The Foschini Group); Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to manage analytics and reporting within their Strategic Sourcing initiatives. This role involves leading a team of analysts, ensuring accurate data management, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships. You'll contribute to a vibrant workplace that values growth and innovation, while driving impactful decisions that shape the future of procurement. Join a purpose-driven organization where your skills will inspire change and enhance the customer experience across diverse brands. If you're ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in projectized work environment with financial reporting.
• Experience in retail management reporting is an advantage.
• Familiarity with project office functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage NMP analytics capability and ensure data accuracy.
• Lead a team of business analysts and oversee strategic initiatives.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships and coordinate reporting.

Skills

Project management skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Reporting skills

Networking skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Organisational skills

Time management

Facilitation skills

Advanced MS Office skills

Education

CA(SA) / CIMA

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Key Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Manage NMP analytics capability

• Maintain accuracy of NMP spend data set
• Oversee monthly extraction, consolidation, and validation of NMP spend data set
• Maintain accuracy of SpendHQ spend visualization and categorization platform through quarterly uploads and regular engagement with the supplier
• Provide data for requests from Strategic Sourcing initiatives and business requests
• Oversee monthly cleansing, analysis, and reporting of Preferential Procurement data
• Coordinate ad hoc reporting requests from NMP Leadership

Maintain NMP spend categorization

• Define and maintain NMP spend categorization
• Manage alignment of NMP spend categorization and Coupa Commodity Tree through analysis and business engagement

Manage the planning, maintenance, and reporting of the Strategic Sourcing initiative portfolio

• Facilitate annual portfolio planning process with Head of NMP and Business Partners
• Oversee monthly updating, maintenance, and reporting of the Strategic Sourcing initiative portfolio
• Support Strategic Sourcing teams with planning, calculation, and realization of procurement and financial savings through benefits declarations and/or benefit realization planning
• Review and validate all procurement and financial savings for inclusion in reporting
• Coordinate financial adjustments of validated savings at each budget/projection interval with relevant Finance Business Partners

Manage NMP business analysis capability

• Lead and develop team of business analysts
• Manage business analysis capacity to support discovery of complex initiatives, relevant Strategic Sourcing analytics, and toolkit requirements

Maintain Strategic Sourcing Toolkit

• Regularly review and update Strategic Sourcing toolkit for relevance and ease of use
• Coordinate regular knowledge sessions to maintain consistency of toolkit application by Strategic Sourcing teams
• Engage with relevant TFG SMEs for the inclusion of relevant governance aspects in the Strategic Sourcing toolkit

Support Head of NMP with NMP related planning and reporting requirements

• Assist with budget and projection cycles
• Coordinate leadership and NMP team meetings
• Assist with forward planning and reporting requirements
• Oversee the Supply to TFG mailbox management and data reference creation

Leadership

• Oversee talent management for direct reports in terms of recruitment, retention, and development
• Ensure continuous performance feedback to and development of direct reports
• Ensure that all staff are motivated, developed, and appraised so that individual and collective performance meets the needs of the customers
• Effectively manage performance within the Business Process & Analytics team to ensure business objectives are achieved

Stakeholder Relationships

• Manage relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders to meet delivery as per the agreed parameters
• Manage relationships within the business units and NMP
• Manage relationships with risk and governance partners of respective processes
• Ensure engagement with relevant internal stakeholders within TFG

Qualifications And Experience

• 5 to 10 years’ experience in a projectized work environment with responsibility for status and/or financial reporting
• CA(SA) / CIMA (preferable) or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field
• Management reporting experience in Retail (advantage)
• Project Management / Business Analysis experience
• Familiarity with project office functions: planning, tracking, reporting, governance, resource management
• Experience liaising with internal departments (finance, legal, compliance, risk, etc.)

Skills

• Project management skills
• Analytical and strong critical thinking abilities
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong reporting skills
• Good networking and influencing skills
• The ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Deadlines and results driven with excellent time management skills
• Ability to remain calm under stress
• Proven facilitation skills
• Strong coordination skills
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Strong attention to detail

Behaviours

• Being resilient - rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Builds networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships to create robust, mutually beneficial partnerships
• Cultivates innovation - creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
• Decision quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded, and informed decisions
• Ensures accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on performance targets
• Manages complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Organisational savvy - understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
• Situational adaptability - effectively adjusts behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
• Strategic mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on long-term goals and objectives of the organisation

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act

About Us

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers, and the teams behind the scenes.

Are you with us?