WMS Systems Analyst: Drive Inventory Excellence

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

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.