Logistics Analyst

The Heineken Company; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Logistics Analyst in Stellenbosch to optimize logistics operations and manage inventory. This role focuses on data analysis, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in logistics or supply chain. Join us to drive continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of experience in a logistics or supply chain environment.
• Strong focus on data analysis, reporting, and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory data to identify trends and discrepancies in stock management.
• Manage the efficient supply of goods into cross-border OPCO warehouses.
• Ensure compliance with regulations during document control processes.
• Generate and analyze transport reports on performance and cost savings.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses for logistics decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across logistics operations.
• Collect and interpret large sets of logistics data.
• Monitor performance of third-party suppliers and logistics partners.
• Support logistics-related projects to improve supply chain efficiency.
• Optimize and manage logistics software within the organization.

Skills

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication & influence

Cost optimization

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Management Accounting, Industrial Engineering

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?
Immediate Superior: Conrad Strauss
Location: Stellenbosch
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Supply Chain - Customer, Logistics and Distribution
Type of Contract: Permanent

Purpose of the Job:

The Logistics Analyst plays a critical role in optimizing and streamlining logistics operations. With a focus on data analysis, excise management, inventory management, cost optimization, and continuous improvement, this position supports decision-making across logistics and the supply chain. The Logistics Analyst will be responsible for ensuring accurate inventory balancing, efficient supply into OPCO warehouses, comprehensive transport reporting, cost-benefit analysis, regulatory compliance, recon and management of the excise account, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the logistics network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory Balancing Across HBI: Analyze inventory data to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement in stock management.
• Supply into OPCO Warehouses: Manage the efficient and timely supply of goods into cross-border OPCO warehouses.
• Management of Excise Account: Manage the document control process, perform monthly reconciliations, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Transport Reporting: Generate and analyze transport reports, including adherence, On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance, cost savings, and efficiency metrics.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis: Perform cost-benefit analyses to evaluate the financial impact of logistics decisions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations relating to transport, warehousing, and logistics operations.
• Continuous Improvement (TPM): Drive continuous improvement initiatives across logistics operations.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, analyze, and interpret large sets of logistics data.
• Supplier and Vendor Management: Monitor performance and maintain relationships with third-party suppliers and logistics partners.
• Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead or support logistics-related projects aimed at improving supply chain efficiency.
• Technology & Systems Optimization: Support the optimization and ongoing management of the logistics software used within the organization.

Job Requirements:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Management Accounting, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in a logistics or supply chain environment, with a strong focus on data analysis, reporting, and cost optimization.
• Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative skills, attention to detail, problem-solving, communication & influence, cost optimization, and continuous improvement.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.