Forecasting & Replenishment Analyst

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African pharmacy chain is hiring a Forecasting & Replenishment Analyst at their Head Office in Midrand. The role involves analyzing inventory trends, managing replenishment plans, and supporting store operations. Candidates should have a Matric or Senior Certificate and related retail planning experience. This position offers a market-related salary, medical aid, and a provident fund.

Benefits

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Replenishment or Retail planning related experience.
• Experience in Business Analysis within the Retail industry required.
• South African citizen with clear MIE, criminal and credit checks.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product inventory levels and adjust replenishment plans.
• Assist with data decision-making for the F&R system.
• Develop forecasts and key performance reports.

Skills

Analytical Mind-set

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Education

Matric or Senior Certificate

Tertiary Qualification in Retail Management, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain

Tools

SAP ERP

Qlikview

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has a position available for a Forecasting & Replenishment Analyst at our Head Office Midrand.

Minimum Requirements

• Essential: Matric or a Senior Certificate with Mathematics and Accounting
• 1 or more years of Replenishment OR Retail planning related experience, Business Analysis experience in the Retail industry

• Advantageous: Tertiary Qualification in Retail Management, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain or similar field. SAP or Supply Chain certification. SAP ERP, BI, F&R & Qlikview. 2nd Additional language.

Job Specification

Forecasting and Replenishment:

• Monitor, analyse and report product inventory levels, identifying deviations from projections and altering replenishment plans.
• Majority of the work will consist of assisting with the Master data decision making, analysis & uploads for the F&R system.
• Assist with the Monitoring & Managing of Demand Influencing factors within the F&R system.
• Analyse inventory trends and customer behaviours to develop forecasts and key performance reports.
• Analyse Dis‑Chem's Supply Chain.
• Conduct regular research to stay up‑to‑date with the competition trends that may affect the marketplace.
• Develop corrective actions and be proactive with analysis to prevent issues from repeating in the future.
• Monitor sales and on‑order levels: Work with Planning and Allocation teams to ensure that the right amount of stock is planned for the correct location, at the required time.
• Review orders and ensure that they are within DSC guidelines.
• Determine which stock levels should be increased and which should be decreased or eliminated.
• Ensure that all the warehouse, logistical and store inventory processes are coordinated in order to make sure those products can be efficiently and successfully delivered to the appropriate stores.
• Review F&R performance and usage & identifying possible risks.
• Monitor stock movement, overstocks, out of stocks, consider markdowns, promotions and replenishment.
• Analyse the system's forecast quantities as well as actual sales to determine accuracy.
• Track promotions by analysing promotion forecasts to ensure promotions are sufficiently catered for.

Stakeholder Relationship & Report Creation

• Provide F&R training for Replenishment Buyers as well as Stores.
• Serve as a support system for Replenishment buyers & Store managers by assisting with system related queries and concerns.
• Determine Minimum Display Stock (Store visits occasionally required).
• Provide knowledge to the Replenishment and Procurement Team members as it relates to inventory status and promotion results.
• Work with purchasing and/or sales teams to develop inventory management and replenishment plans.
• Conduct relevant reports when required.
• Support the Replenishment team on new store setups, inventory analysis and case fill rate.
• Identify issues and maximise data availability (SAP, BI) to make recommendations that will benefit both our stores and Distribution centres.
• Track promotions by analysing promotion post mortems and formulate recommendation to improve processes for the next activity.
• Independent analysis of all key metrics and relevant business inputs.

Key Competencies

• Communication skills.
• Understanding of basic financial principles.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Trustworthy and Honest.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Problem solving - Ability to articulate issues both verbally and in writing, outlining possible solutions.
• Analytical Mind‑set & detail oriented.
• Prioritisation skills.
• Solid time management skills and deadline driven.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Technical skills.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders at multiple levels internal as well as externally.

Special Conditions of Employment

• South African citizen.
• MIE, clear criminal and credit.
• Driver's licence and own reliable transport.
• Office based with frequent visits to stores.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Market related salary.
• Medical aid.
• Provident fund.
• Staff account.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer.

Dis-Chem's approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy.

Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.