Road Logistics Growth Specialist

Performability Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Performability Recruitment in Johannesburg is seeking an Inventory Data Analyst to support inventory management and supply chain operations through accurate data analysis, reporting, and forecasting.

The role requires Matric and a Diploma or degree in Supply Chain or related field, with strong Excel skills and 1–3 years in inventory control or analytics. You will work with ERP systems to optimise stock levels and replenishment processes.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan inventory for 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 for production.
• Update product group code (ABDC Analysis) every 4 months to reflect correct movement trends.
• Lower risk of dead or slow-moving stock through proper planning.
• Update SKU levels every 6 months after group code update and obtain sign-off from Branch managers/HOD.
• Verify and update SKU levels to ensure correct inventory and reduce dead stock.
• Generate forward order buying reports to assist suppliers with planning.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Reporting

Forecasting

Database management

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Diploma/degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management systems

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.