Supply Chain Analyst at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

Job Advert Summary    
Pick n Pay has exciting opportunities available for dynamic individuals as Supply Chain Analysts.The purpose of these opportunities is to manage projects based on business needs within the defined time and create more efficient processes which adds value within the PnP Supply Chain environment.

Minimum Requirements    

• BCOM Logistics / Degree in Quantitative Analytics / Operational Research / Industrial Engineering / Applied Mathematics.
• 1-2 years Logistics or relevant Planning experience- preferred.
• Mathematics in Matric.
• Strong Analytical Skills.
• Advanced Excel Skills.

Beneficial

• SAP Experience.
• F&R Experience.
• SQL & Access Experience.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Source, analyse and integrate multiple data sources, processes and information in problem solving and conclusion generation.
• Identify opportunities for increased efficiencies and cost savings across the Supply Chain.
• Conduct necessary training to facilitate implementation.
• Apply cost effectiveness principles in planning and delivery.
• Manage integration between different parties of different levels.
• Understand organization dynamics.
• Understand and improve on complex business processes.
• Adopt a continuous improvement mentality for the enhancement of systems, processes & planning tools to keep these relevant, in a continuously changing environment.
• Manage own delivery against project delivery plan and set timelines, identify obstacles to delivery and take appropriate action where required
• Comply with project governance procedures.
• Define the critical success factors and track progress against these factors.
• Adhere to project deadlines for all communication and/or changes of project timeously.
• Complete all final project document.
• Work to tight deadlines and many with many complex dependencies.
• Work in cross-functional teams (Planning, Commercial, IT, Technical, Development, Operations).
• Build sustainable relationships.
• Understand the needs of the clients.

Competencies    

• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Analytical thinking.
• Presentation skills at executive level.
• Change management.
• Facilitation skills.
• Pursuing learning opportunities and self-development.
• Time Management.
• Challenge the status quo.
• Professional Communication Skills.
• EQ.
• Planning and Organizing.
• Building Strategic Working Relationships.
• Managing Conflict.
• Initiating action.
• Stress Tolerance.
• Confidence and self-assured.
• Courageous.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks/emails under pressure/time constraints.
• Flexible/adaptable- quick to change.
• Accountable – take ownership of area.
• Ability to manipulate vast amounts of data to produce a meaningful report.