Reporting & Optimisation Specialist (Supply Chain)

Aspen Pharma Group; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical organization is seeking a Reporting & Optimisation Specialist to enhance supply chain processes through data analytics and business intelligence. This role involves developing reporting frameworks, collaborating with IT teams, and ensuring data quality. The ideal candidate should have experience with ERP systems and strong analytical skills. The position is based in Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Experience with data analytics and business intelligence techniques.
• Ability to develop and implement reporting frameworks.
• Strong communication skills for presenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive reporting frameworks.
• Collaborate with IT and data analytics teams.
• Ensure data quality by cleaning and validating datasets.
• Create demand forecasting reports and supply chain dashboards.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Collaboration

Reporting tools

ERP systems

Risk management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Company Description

We are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversified by geography, product and manufacturing capability.

Aspen is a dynamic organisation built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At Aspen, not only do we source for the best talent but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.

The Group’s key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9,100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.

OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

The purpose of the Reporting & Optimisation Specialist (Supply Chain) is to leverage data analytics and business intelligence techniques to provide actionable insights that enhance supply chain processes. This position aims to support the supply chain team by analyzing and creating data reports related to procurement, sourcing, inventory management, logistics, and supply. The Reporting & Optimisation Specialist (Supply Chain) works to ensure that supply chain activities align with business goals, cost‑saving initiatives, and customer satisfaction standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Data gathering, analytics, collaboration and continuous improvement:

• Develop and implement comprehensive reporting frameworks to monitor supply chain performance across the entire supply chain.
• Collaborate with IT and data analytics teams to enhance reporting tools and systems.
• Data Collection and Integration: Gathering data from various sources within the supply chain, including ERP systems, logistics databases, and other sources such as sales data, trends and financial data.
• Data Cleaning and Validation: Ensuring data quality by identifying and rectifying errors, inconsistencies, and missing information in datasets.
• Reporting and Visualization: Presenting findings and insights to stakeholders through clear and actionable reports, dashboards, and data visualizations. This facilitates decision‑making and strategic planning within the organization.
• Ensure that requirements are captured accurately, documented and signed off prior to implementation of new development or changes to existing reporting.

Data reporting

• Creation of Demand Forecasting Reports integrated through planning systems
• Creation of Inventory monitoring tools within the Supply Chain
• Creation of Dashboards for Supply Chain KPIs and maintenance of existing Dashboards
• Creation and maintenance of Data Visualisation Dashboards for ease of business management across the Supply Chain

Compliance and Risk Management

• Risk Assessment Reports: Identification and assessment of risks within the supply chain, along with logical mitigation strategies.
• Compliance Reports: Ensuring supply chain practices adhere to relevant regulations and standards.
• ERP Systems: Utilization of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for data collection and reporting.
• Database Management: Efficient management and extraction of data from databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).