Logistics Analyst at Sasol

Purpose of Job

SAP TMS analyst provides analytical and technical leadership in the proactive creation, production and distribution of management information reporting and business intelligence analysis and interpretation for the LCC (Logistics Command Centre) for Base Chemicals Division. 

The chief responsibility of a Logistics Analyst is to ensure that every link in the supply chain is as cost-effective, productive, and efficient as possible. 

To support the LCC Manager   by supplying insight and interpretation of Logistics activities across the value chain.

Candidate will be responsible for producing reports on business performance.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Develop dashboards and reports highlighting trends and indicators to assist with decision-making.
• Deliver operational, tactical, and dashboard reports for all Product Lines.
• Understand requirements and deliver reports timely, with graphics, and supporting commentary.
• Developing, evaluating, and revising logistics policies, procedures, and plans.
• Researching Logistics and value Chain issues to identify potential problems and pre-emptively address them. 
• Staying up to date on the latest innovations in logistics and what competitors are implementing. 
• Addressing routine and unexpected disruptions in the value chain to keep products moving. 
• Compile detailed and relevant daily/weekly/quarterly and annual logistics cost analysis and interpretation management and operational reports’: OTIFWAC.
• Proactively develop detailed and relevant daily/weekly/quarterly and annual logistics cost analysis and interpretation management and operational reports 
• Perform the role as the Super User within the LCC for the end-to-end SAP TMS solution. 
• Perform detailed analysis for route evaluations, settlement disputes, product stream profitability analysis, detailed SKU profitability analysis etc. 

Formal Education

• Relevant University bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering
• Certification: SAP ERP, SAP TMS (wish)

Min Experience

• Experience: 6+ relevant years