Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking an Inventory Data Analyst in Johannesburg to support production and planning through accurate stock control and proactive reporting.

You will plan long-lead parts, generate weekly reports, perform daily inventory checks, maintain correct SKU levels, and work with ERP systems to minimise dead stock.

A Diploma or degree in Supply Chain or related field, strong Excel skills, and 1–3 years experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 a bonus.
• Knowledge and experience with inventory or ERP systems.
• 1–3 years' experience in inventory control, reporting, or supply chain analytics.

Responsibilities

• Plan long lead time spare parts 6 months in advance for production schedules.
• Generate weekly buying reports for production shortages and SKU replenishment.
• Perform daily inventory checks to maintain stock levels and uninterrupted production.
• Update product group code (ABDC) every 4 months to match movement trends.
• Update SKU levels every 6 months after sign-off from Branch managers/HODs.
• Generate forward order buying reports to assist supplier planning.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Inventory management

Data analytics

Database management

Supply chain analytics

Education

Diploma or degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Inventory Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Inventory 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.

Sale Working environment is: Johannesburg, Gauteng.

**Job details**
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

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.