Inventory Operations Analyst - QSR

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

Job summary

A fast food company in Stellenbosch is seeking an Inventory Operations Analyst for their Replenishment team. The role involves ensuring restaurants are well-stocked by investigating stock issues, maintaining master data, and reviewing transfer requests. The ideal candidate holds a BCom in Supply Chain or similar and possesses strong analytical and communication skills. This position is crucial for efficient stock management and ensures smooth operations across stores.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operational Management, or related fields.
• Experience in an inventory or supply chain role is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations on reasons for out-of-stock instances.
• Review and approve/reject Inter Branch Transfer Requests.
• Maintain master data on delivery days and stock item details.
• Conduct analyses on supplier performance and stock issues.
• Assist with allocations of new stock items.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical proficiency

Deductive reasoning

Analytical skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BCom, Supply Chain, Operational Management or similar degree

Job description

Overview

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: 15 August 2025