Trainee Analyst Job at Pepkor Africa in Cape Town Dec 2024
DEPARTMENT: SUPPLY CHAIN
LOCATION:CAPE TOWN
purpose of position
To collect and analyse data; monitor the Supply chain cross-functional performance and submit reports to relevant stakeholders
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESData analysis:
Collect data, analyse and measure performance on KPIs and provide feedback on various supply chain activities. Recommend and implement new measures as required
Forecasting: Forecast volumes and time lines for inflows and outflows in all areas of the Supply chain
Reporting: Coordinate and publish weekly and monthly reports. Spec, test and implement new reports based on operational need
Analytical support: Support of analysis & business cases on various supply chain activities and initiatives
Support Capital goods projects: Coordinate capital goods process to and within various African countries i.e. Supplier sourcing, supplier management, transport management & payments coordination
Track critical items: highlight and follow-up on areas of concern relating to critical areas throughout the Supply chain
Budget analysis: Scrutinize budgets and follow up on any exceptions or variances.
Country and Central office support: Support Central Office and Country teams in resolving distribution system errors etc.
SOP documentation: Document and maintain Standard Operating Procedures
JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS
BCom degree / other relevant qualification with Supply Chain, Logistics and/or Commercial subjects
Computer literacy: MS Office Advanced (including MS Project & Access)
Retail supply chain experience will be an advantage
Essential skills: Honesty; passion & resourcefulness; problem assessment; decision making; detail orientation; planning, organising & control; service orientation; communication; empathy; building & maintaining relationships
ADDITIONAL NOTES
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.