Functional Analyst III Forecasting & Replenishing at The Shoprite Group of Companies

Job Objectives    

• Structuring of system strategy such as the development of systems requirements through the design, prototyping, testing, training, defining, and implementation of procedures for support of practical business solutions in order to align to Corporate Business Strategy.
• Customizing the respective business area and making sure the system reacts in the manner according to the constraints of the request.
• Prepare test scripts for testing the configured scenarios and perform the testing.
• To provide support to the junior members of the team as well as users of the SAP System.

Qualifications    

• Grade 12
• Completed 3 year related degree or diploma at a recognized institution (beneficial)
• SAP MM certification

Experience    

• 5+ years Retail Master Data including: Article and Article listing, layout modules; Vendor, Customer; Organizational structures; Article and Merchandise hierarchy; Sites and Site groups, assortments; and Pricat.
• 5+ years SAP Merchandise Distribution with hands on experience in the configurations and business processes in: Allocation; Collective Purchase Orders; and Min/Max Replenishment.
• 5+ years SAP integration to pricing, promotions, DC logistics and finance.
• 1+ years Implementation of SAP’s IDOC technology
• 1+ years Retail procurement processes and practices
• 1+ years Analytical and problem-solving skills
• 1+ Years Sound business skills in retail demand management and order fulfilment

Knowledge and Skills    

• Desirable:
• 1+ years Retail procurement processes and practices
• 1+ years Analytical and problem-solving skills
• 1+ Years Sound business skills in retail demand management and order fulfilment
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Strong attention to detail