Metadata & Reference Data Lead: Governance & Quality

Absa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa in Johannesburg, Gauteng, seeks an Inventory Data Analyst to support inventory management and supply chain operations through data analysis, reporting and forecasting. Based in Johannesburg, the role focuses on planning, stock accuracy and supplier coordination.

The candidate will manage daily checks, lead-time planning and SKU controls to optimize inventory and reduce dead stock, while leveraging Excel and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12.
• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management, or related field.
• Data analytics certification is advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience with inventory or ERP systems.
• 1–3 years in inventory control, reporting or supply chain analytics.
• Inventory replenishment experience and data management concepts.
• Database management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan long lead time spare parts 6 months in advance for production scheduling.
• Generate weekly buying reports for production shortages and SKU replenishment.
• Perform daily inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Update ABDC analysis every 4 months for correct movement trends.
• Reduce dead or slow-moving stock through accurate planning.
• Update SKU levels every 6 months after approvals from Branch managers/HOD.
• Verify SKU levels to ensure correct inventory purchases.
• Generate forward order buying reports to assist supplier planning.

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management, or related field

Data analytics certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Database management

Job description

Inventory Data Analyst

Posted: 25 September 2026

Salary: ZAR Negotiable

Start date: 25 September 2026

Location: Johannesburg

Job type: Permanent

Discipline: Industrial Manufacturing

Reference: Job Function Data Analyst

Our esteemed client is a well-respected company who has been manufacturing machines locally since 2012 and supplying them to mines across the country and beyond the borders branching out further into Africa. Our client prides itself in the ability to offer a full suite of underground mining equipment of the highest international standards. An incredible opportunity is now available for an Inventory Data Analyst to support inventory management and supply chain operations through accurate data analysis, reporting, and forecasting. The position is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Job Responsibilities

• All inventory purchased from foreign suppliers needs to be planned 6 months in advance, for all long lead time spare parts for the production schedule, this allows for sufficient time for supplier lead times and shipping lead times.
• Weekly buying reports need to be generated to cater for production shortages as well as to cater for SKU replenishment and sales shortages.
• Performed daily inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels, ensuring uninterrupted production flow and timely fulfilment of operational requirements.
• The updating of the product group code (ABDC Analysis) will be updated every 4 months to ensure that the correct inventory for the correct movement trends is catered for.
• This will lower the risk of planning and purchasing inventory that might result in dead or slow-moving stock.
• SKU levels will be updated every 6 months for production, after the product group code has been updated. SKU levels will need to be verified and updated only after signature has been received from Branch managers/HOD from the relevant locations.
• Updating the SKU levels will ensure that the correct inventory is purchased as well as lowering the risk of dead or slow-moving stock.
• Forward order buying reports are generated and processed to assist suppliers with planning of inventory on the supplier side.

Qualifications & Skill Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12
• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Data and/or analytics related certification is an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience with inventory or ERP systems.
• 1-3 years' experience in inventory control, reporting, or supply chain analytics.
• Inventory replenishment experience & understanding of inventory data management concept.
• Database management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.