Strategic Inventory & Procurement 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

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.