Operations Analyst at AVI Limited

• We’re seeking a Operations Analyst to drive success at our AVI Logistics Support Services Division in Isando, Johannesburg. This role is designed to analyse outbound distribution processes, review of delivery networks and recommend any applicable adjustments for higher efficiency. In addition, maintaining logistic databases for accurate cost control and reporting purposes.           

Reporting Structure:

Reports to: National Commercial Manager
Key Areas of Impact:

Spend analysis:

• Update and maintain the divisions cost cube and ensure the integrity of the data contained within is accurate.
• Provide spend analyses and reports.

Business Intelligence:

• Provide key indices to reduce spend and improve productivity, and track and update these on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Continuously scan the external environment to collate relevant business and market intelligence regarding logistics industries.
• Consult with stakeholders on Business Intelligence requirements and provide support where required.

Performance management:

• Continuously monitor and develop operational solutions, providing internal solutions related to logistics and monitoring their implementation.
• Perform resource optimization studies on delivery networks.
• Develop and maintain a logistics performance dashboard that is updated continuously to all roll players.
• Review supplier key performance indicators and highlight areas of concern.

Project management

• Manage system improvements with IT and represent business requirements to information technology (IT) based on identified needs of the department with IT to address programming, networking configuration, and hardware requirements.
• Develop meaningful and strategic relationships with relevant business representatives to understand business operations and improvement initiatives.
• Provide meaningful and objective feedback on projects and requests from business.
• Provide training that will improve business skill and understanding of SAP and third-party system functionality.
• Troubleshoot day to day business process issues with users and act as an internal consultant, providing guidance on business processes, continuous improvement, training and support.

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:

• SAP experience is mandatory. Expert knowledge of Sales Order To Cash (SOTC) processes as well as Warehouse Management (WM)
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of integrated master data information systems
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system experience
• Advanced Excel skills including macros and pivot tables
• Project management software and process designs
• Proven record of Business Intelligence (BI) software usage
• Accounting concepts
• Warehouse management within FMCG environment
• Transport management within FMCG environment
• Delivery route planning
• Executive reporting

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• A relevant 3-year Degree in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Finance or equivalent is required.