Supply Chain Analyst

Purpose:

To provide critical support for the Supply Chain & Operations functions by analyzing, monitoring, and reporting on key data and processes. The Supply Chain Analyst is also responsible for gathering data, analyzing trends and reporting the performance for various activities in the SCM department.

Minimum Requirements:

Matric/Grade 12
Minimum tertiary qualification / technical diploma and/or specific training in Supply Chain Management. Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years’ experience within field of expertise
Previous supervisory experience advantageous
Computer Skills (QAD experience highly advantageous)

Main Responsibilities:

Direct Reports: 1 – 2 team members
Maintain and manage vendor accounts
Oversee internal invoice verification systems (KITE)
Responsible for supporting the regional plants in this function
Responsible for booking, processing and analyzing freight documentation
Prepare and distribute weekly overviews on standard and premium freight values
Provide analysis on cost drivers, identify areas where CI can be implemented to reduce / eliminate costs associated within the Supply Chain
Maintain import register in compliance with local customs regulations
Facilitate export shipments and documentation where required
Perform month end functions, analysis and reporting to facilitate MEC checklist
Creation of vendor accruals, vendor statement analysis
Involvement in freight tenders, tender process and generation of data required to facilitate the freight tender process (incl. volume overviews per lane separated into weekly buckets defined by cbm and kg’s)
Provide depot container overview with focus placed on containers incurring any premium cost
Host quarterly vendor performance meetings and feedback sessions
Support for ad-hoc implementation of freight projects, service provider changes or enhancements to the department

Key Skills and Competencies:

Accurate Document Control
Able to process time sensitive information and orders to meet deadlines
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals and generate presentations when required
Excellent analytical skills in order to problem solve and implement permanent corrective action
Good project management skills to ensure the execution of many of these projects, simultaneously
Planning and organizing skills
Advanced computer literacy
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Decision making/problem solving skills
Ability to cope with stressful situations