Supply Chain Analyst at Safal Steel

An opportunity exists within Safal Steel for a Supply Chain Analyst to be based in Cato Ridge (Kwazulu-Natal). The position reports to the Supply Chain Manager.

To assist the Supply Chain Manager in implementing new and maintaining existing systems used by the Supply Chain function in order to achieve the objectives of the department.

This position will ensure the ongoing successful and efficient utilization of the company ERP software (SAP S4 Hana) as well as any other digital tool as well as optimizing the inventory level of spare parts, consumables and traded items if relevant] of the Business Unit as well as the cost and effort needed to keep the inventory at an optimal level.

Internal:

• Coordinate with Head of Supply Chain and other functional managers for effective data management and implementation of digital technology within the department.
• Coordinating with IT/SAP team on improvement of the utilization of existing systems as well as for the effective implementation of new systems.
• Coordinating with users in other departments (sales, marketing, distribution, operations, maintenance) for effective data management and implementation of new software systems
• Coordinating with procurement on purchase requests for materials/items that need to be replenished as well as materials/items that should be procured through framework contracts
• Coordinating with stores on stock counts and replenishment settings for materials/items in inventory
• Coordinating with maintenance and operations on future consumption of materials/items, including preparing for overhauls and understanding historical consumption trends
• Coordinating with IT/SAP team on matters relating to data required to run inventory control optimization software

  External:

• Interaction with Solution providers to ensure that desired results are achieved.

Requirements

• Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor’s degree in either engineering, Process Engineering or Supply Chain Management
• General work experience (years): 10 years in engineering, technical procurement
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 3 years in a similar role
• Industry: Manufacturing, Engineering

Work Level

Skilled

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

No

Location

Kwazulu Natal