Systems Analyst

OutsideCapital; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

OutsideCapital is seeking a Warehouse Management Systems Analyst to ensure the reliability and stability of the WMS while identifying opportunities to improve how the system supports warehouse operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s in IT/IS and at least five years of WMS experience, with exposure to SAP EWM, Manhattan, Blue Yonder or Oracle, plus strong data analysis, SQL and Python skills. You will translate requirements into specifications and work with vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/IS or related field.
• Minimum five years’ WMS experience with hands-on depth.
• Exposure to SAP EWM, Manhattan, Blue Yonder or Oracle.
• Understand supply-chain, inventory, and stock status processes.
• Experience extracting and analysing operational data.
• SQL and Python knowledge; coding not required.
• WMS integration with ERP/WCS via EDI, APIs or flat files.
• Familiar with RF scanners, label printers and related tech.
• Advanced Excel and Google tools; Gemini or AI literacy.
• Translate requirements into functional/technical specs.
• Test changes in live/operational environments.
• Communicate technical insights to stakeholders; collaborate with vendors.
• Structured, analytical, collaborative, adaptable work style.
• Jira experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure WMS reliability and stability.
• Identify opportunities to improve system support for operations.
• Analyze data to support decisions and vendor estimates.
• Collaborate with IT, warehouse teams and suppliers.
• Test system changes in a live environment.

Skills

SQL & Python

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Vendor coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/IS

Tools

SAP EWM

Manhattan

Blue Yonder

Oracle

EDI

APIs

Flat files

Job description

Warehouse Management Systems are central to the organisation’s ability to plan, move, track, and control inventory effectively.

As the Warehouse Management Systems Analyst, you will help ensure the reliability and stability of the WMS while identifying opportunities to improve how the system supports warehouse operations.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• A relevant bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, or a similar discipline.
• At least five years’ relevant experience supporting, analysing, configuring, or enhancing a Warehouse Management System, with enough hands‑on depth to contribute quickly.
• Exposure to SAP EWM, Manhattan, Blue Yonder, Oracle, or an equivalent WMS platform.
• A practical understanding of supply-chain processes, inventory management, and stock statuses.
• Experience extracting and analysing operational or system data.
• Working understanding of SQL and Python sufficient to investigate discrepancies, interpret queries, assess vendor time estimates and development requirements, and engage effectively with developers; hands‑on software coding is not required.
• Knowledge of WMS integration with ERP or WCS platforms through EDI, APIs, or flat files.
• Familiarity with RF scanners, label printers, voice-picking headsets, or automated conveyor interfaces.
• Strong Excel and Google tools capability, together with practical Gemini or AI literacy.
• Evidence of translating operational requirements into functional or technical specifications.
• Experience testing system changes in a live, complex, or operationally sensitive environment.
• The ability to communicate technical insights clearly to business stakeholders and work extensively with vendors.
• A structured, analytical, collaborative, assertive, adaptable, and initiative-driven working style.
• Jira experience would be beneficial for managing support calls and projects.