Supply Chain Analyst- Supply Planning

Clicks Group Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Clicks Group Limited at Clicks Head Office in Cape Town is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to join the Supply Planning team. The role focuses on analysing supply chain data, inventory targets, and delivering insights to optimise stock availability.

You will work with Planning, Central Replenishment and other functions to build reports, monitor KPIs, conduct what-if analyses and support S&OP with clear recommendations.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of Supply Chain and Logistics processes.
• Understanding planning processes in Retail.
• Data analysis and reporting skills.
• Experience with JDA or similar planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyse supply chain KPIs to ensure stock levels align with targets.
• Perform what-if analyses and root-cause analysis to improve efficiency.
• Create standardized and ad-hoc reports to support business decisions.
• Support S&OP processes and flag risks to leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organised

Communication

Report writing

Problem solving

Education

B Com degree or equivalent

Tools

JDA

Job description

We are looking into hiring a Supply Chain Analyst as part of the Supply Planning team. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office, Cape Town, reporting into the Senior Supply Planner.

Overview

To ensure the right products are available in the right quantities, at the right locations, at the right time in-line with inventory targets . To analyse supply chain data, inventory models, identify risks and provide insights. Work collaboratively with Supply Planning, Central Replenishment and other relevant functions to capture relevant business input.

Purpose and Objectives

• Analyse supply chain performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) ensuring stock levels are maintained within business rules .
• To perform what-if and root cause analysis to generate reports and provide recommendations to improve supply chain efficiency whilst building inventory models.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives improve service levels and efficiencies.
• To support business reporting (e.g. S&OP and Board Review Packs) by providing supply-planning inputs and flagging risks.
• To create standardized and ad-hoc reports to support the business, tracking supply chain metrics analysing minimum order quantities and purchase order flows to ensure metrics are achieved.
• To provide support to Supply Planning with data on vendor tracking, availability challenges and provide improvement objectives.

Qualifications / Experience / Skills, Abilities, Job Related Knowledge / Essential Competencies

Job Related Knowledge

• Good understanding of Supply Chain and Logistics processes
• Good understanding of Planning processes in Retail
• Good understanding of Supply Chain processes in retail
• Logistics and supply chain principles
• Data analysis

Job Related Skills

• Highly analytical and numerate
• Well-structured and organised
• Good communication
• Report writing (written and numeric)
• Problem silving

Job Experience

• 2-5 years in FMCG retail or other related working environments as a Planner
• Minimum 2-3 years demand or merchandise planning experience
• Experience in capacity/ demand planning/ forecasting
• Extensive experience working with computer systems and exposure to IT systems such as JDA

Education

• B Com Degree or equivalent, Science/ Engineering
• Working with People
• Relating and Networking
• Writing and Reporting
• Analysing
• Learning and Researching
• Creating and Innovation
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations