Strategic Factory Procurement & Inter-Branch Stock Lead

Objective Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Objective Personnel client seeks a Data Analyst to manage inventory planning for long lead time spares, generate weekly reports, and maintain accurate stock levels to support production at Johannesburg-based operations.

The role requires a Diploma/degree in Supply Chain or related field, strong Excel skills, and 1–3 years of inventory/analytics experience, with ERP systems knowledge. Equal opportunity employer.

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

• All inventory purchased from foreign suppliers needs to be planned 6 months in advance for long lead time spare parts for production schedules.
• Weekly buying reports to cater for production shortages and SKU replenishment.
• Daily inventory checks to maintain stock levels and ensure uninterrupted production.
• Update the product group code (ABDC Analysis) every 4 months to reflect accurate inventory movements.
• Lower risk of dead or slow-moving stock by updating SKU levels every 6 months after the code update.
• Generate forward order buying reports to assist suppliers with inventory planning.

Skills

Excel

Inventory management

Supply chain analytics

ERP systems

SQL / database

Working under pressure

Education

Diploma or degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Inventory Management

Tools

ERP systems

SQL

Job description

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.

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.