Inventory Operations Analyst – QSR

Hungry Lion Fast Foods (Pty) Ltd; Stellenbosch, Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A restaurant chain in Stellenbosch is seeking an Inventory Operations Analyst to join their Replenishment team. This role is crucial for ensuring adequate stock levels by investigating stock issues, managing data, and processing stock queries. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in inventory management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Investigate out-of-stock reasons and manage stock queries.
• Review and process inter-branch transfer requests.
• Maintain master data related to stock items.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical proficiency

Deductive reasoning

Deadline driven

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

BCom, Supply Chain, Operational Management or similar degree

Job description

We have an opportunity for an Inventory Operations Analyst to join our Replenishment team. This position aims to ensure our restaurants remain adequately stocked by investigating and fixing stock issues, managing master data and attending to stock queries.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct investigations on reasons for out-of-stock instances.
• Review Inter Branch Transfer Requests and approve/reject.
• Maintain master data (delivery days, days target coverage, MRQ’s, suppliers, stock items details etc.)
• Conduct ad hoc analyses/investigations on supplier OTIF performance and overstocking issues.
• Assist with allocations of new stock items and ad hoc allocations for promotional items.
• Assist with orders for new stores.

REQUIREMENTS

• BCom, Supply Chain, Operational Management or similar degree.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

COMPETENCIES

• Attention to detail
• Numerical proficiency
• Deductive reasoning
• Deadline driven
• Good communication skills and teamwork
• Analytical skills

Closing date: 8 December 2025