Systems Analyst - Kuils River at Ackermans

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

1. System Availability:

• Ensuring that the system is performing to the required standards, producing the expected outcomes and that the data is accurate.
• Monitoring user activity and product performance across all business units, providing support to correct deviations and where necessary escalating concerns to Pepkor IT
• Highlighting potential cross-functional risks and opportunities to the Buying Teams and suggesting initiatives to mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities.

2. System Enhancements:

• Proposals and implementing enhancements or changes to the system
• Ensuring that the system is upgraded on a regular basis
• Best practice of JDA tool and usage –
• Evaluating external planning methodologies and continuously seek opportunities to improve and enhance processes

3. User Support:

• Training of super users
• Logs managed
• Networking and building relationships with all stakeholders to meet Company objectives
• Pepkor IT
• Buying Managers and Teams
• Business Analysts

Knowledge required:

Essential:

• Working product knowledge on ToolsGroup Just Enough.
• Writing and interpreting SQL Scripts.
• Ability to read and understand code.
• Read and understand logs and error messages.
• Write Technical Documentation.

Preferred:

• A good understanding of retail business processes
• Knowledge and an understanding of planning & buying practices

QUALIFICATIONS AND LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Essential:

• A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric

Preferred:

• Degree or relevant Business Information Systems qualification or
• A National IT Diploma

Essential (a minimum experience in):

• Structured programming (2 years)
• SQL programming and scripting (2 years)
• ERP, MMS or other Buying or Planning System Management and Configuration (1 year)
• IT within a Retail environment (1 year)

Preferred:

• The implementation or support of a Buying or Planning System
• Providing user support
• Analysing business processes