Supply Chain & EAM - Business Analytics Lead

Accenture in South Africa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Supply Chain and EAM Analytics Lead to bridge the gap between business units and IT. This role is pivotal for ensuring seamless collaboration on analytics initiatives across South Africa and key African markets. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of business engagement skills and analytics expertise, focusing on demand management, financial oversight, and data stewardship. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will drive data literacy and asset utilization, enabling impactful decisions across diverse business landscapes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in analytics or business-IT liaison roles.
• Strong understanding of analytics processes and data management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact between business and IT for analytics projects.
• Manage financial oversight for analytics initiatives and ensure data quality.

Skills

Business Engagement

Analytics Expertise

Financial Management

Data Stewardship

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, IT, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Supply Chain and EAM Analytics Lead to act as a critical bridge between business units and IT, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment of analytics initiatives with business objectives across South Africa and key African markets, including Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Islands, and Eswatini. This role demands a strong combination of business engagement skills, analytics expertise, and governance capabilities, with a focus on demand management, financial oversight, data stewardship, and driving Data Literacy & Data Asset Utilisation in the business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Engagement and Demand Management:
   • Act as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders and IT for analytics projects and enhancements.
   • Capture, assess, and prioritize demands from business units, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.
   • Collaborate with stakeholders across various African markets to understand local needs and tailor solutions accordingly, engaging at a Country Managing Director and Functional Director level.
   • Identify data and analytic competency gaps and coordinate sessions with relevant Data Product Owners or external vendors.
2. Project and Enhancement Management:
   • Manage analytics-related projects, ensuring oversight with delivery leads to drive value and align with business objectives.
   • Evaluate the scope and impact of demands, categorizing them as projects or enhancements.
   • Coordinate with IT to translate business requirements into technical deliverables.
3. Financial Oversight:
   • Oversee Capex and Opex management for analytics initiatives.
   • Assess vendor quotes for cost-effectiveness and value.
   • Handle financial tracking and reporting administrative tasks.
4. Data Stewardship and Quality Management:
   • Ensure the accuracy, quality, and reliability of critical data as a Data Steward.
   • Support compliance with data quality standards, collaborating with IT and business units.
   • Monitor and resolve data integrity issues with the AMS/Data Quality team.
   • Promote clarity and adoption of data assets through training and communication.
5. Governance and Compliance:
   • Lead governance activities related to BI AMS, Digital Factory, and business processes.
   • Manage data access permissions, conduct access reviews, and ensure policy compliance.
   • Oversee workspace management for analytics environments.
   • Engage with governance bodies such as Data Governing Body and Audit Committee.
   • Support CAD auditing and interactions with Statutory Auditors.
6. Stakeholder Collaboration:
   • Foster strong relationships with stakeholders across South Africa and African markets.
   • Communicate effectively with technical teams and business leaders to ensure alignment.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, IT, or a related field.
2. 5+ years of experience in analytics, business-IT liaison roles, or related fields.
3. Strong understanding of analytics processes, data management, and governance principles.
4. Proven financial management skills, including Capex and Opex oversight.
5. Proficiency in BI tools (e.g., Power BI) and knowledge of data access and workspace management.
6. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
7. Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
8. Knowledge of the African business landscape is advantageous.