Business Analyst: Planning

Bellville, Cape Town
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago

We are looking for a talented and experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in Merchandise Planning to join our IT department. In this role, you will support and enhance our Planning systems by bridging the gap between planning processes and technology solutions.The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of planning processes, systems and the ability to collaborate closely with IT teams to deliver effective, innovative solutions. You will play a key role in optimising the performance and functionality of our planning systems, ensuring alignment with the business's strategic goals.If you are a problem-solver passionate about merchandise processes and technology, we encourage you to apply!
QualificationsRelevant Tertiary Qualification in Business Analytics/IT is advantageous.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Three or more years of working experience as a fully fledged Merchandise Planner required.
Two or more years of working experience in a Business Analyst, Central Planning or similar role is advantageous.
Strong understanding of Planning principles, policies & processes: The candidate must have a solid understanding to effectively communicate and support Planning system requirements.
Ability to interpret data: The candidate must demonstrate the ability to analyse information and translate it into actionable insights for both IT and Planning teams.
Experience in writing business and system requirements and functional specifications.
Experience in communicating (verbal and written) with clients.
Business process modelling and documenting workflows.
Presentation and communication skills and facilitation of workshops.
Logical thinking and analytical ability with excellent numerical skills and good attention to detail.
Structure approach to problem solving and experience in large projects.
Project Management experience would be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

Acting as an interface between business units, technology teams and support teams.
Identifying, assessing and documenting business requirements and user stories.
Assess and define change requests received from users about business processes and systems.
Participate in the solution design process, provide solutions for requests and support for the implementation thereof.
Translation of business processes and system requirements into specific projects, ensuring solutions are commercially acceptable within the strategic framework.
Provide effective and timely support to internal users on processes, systems and technology activities.
Maintaining configuration documents and providing recommendations as necessary.
Supply users with skills and knowledge of processes and systems via training sessions and workshops.
Define the success criteria for solution testing.
Management of small to medium sized projects.
Assist with UAT, functional and integration testing.
Experience in but not limited to Merchandise Management ERP, MFP (Anaplan), Assortment Planning, Merchandise Allocations, and Replenishment Methodologies.

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