
Replenishment Analyst
- Bellville, Cape Town
- Permanent
- Full-time
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
- 1-3 years of experience in a replenishment, inventory planning, demand forecasting, or similar analytical role, preferably within a retail or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment.
- Proven experience working with large datasets and advanced planning systems.
- Familiarity with supply chain best practices and inventory management principles.
- Solid knowledge of inventory management techniques.
- Familiarity with retail operations and the challenges of managing product availability.
- Understanding of statistical forecasting methods and their application.
- Awareness of market trends and their potential impact on demand.
- Understanding of supply chain lead times and constraints in an apparel retail or FMCG business
- Exceptional ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and develop solutions.
- Understanding of replenishment and forecasting software (e.g. JE, Oracle, JDA, or similar ERP/MRP systems).
- Strong skills in Google Suite including sheets (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, advanced formulas).
- Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Looker Studio or similar).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
- Proactively monitor and analyze inventory levels across all distribution channels, utilizing advanced planning tools and methodologies to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Develop accurate demand forecasting, model stock setting and continuously refine forecasting models and model stocks to improve accuracy and inform purchasing decisions.
- Generate purchase order quantities for suppliers based on replenishment plans, ensuring timely and efficient stock delivery
- Track key performance indicators and report accordingly.
- Work closely with operations, marketing, warehousing, and logistics teams to ensure alignment on product availability, promotional plans, and supply chain strategies.
- Identify and troubleshoot issues related to inventory discrepancies, supply chain bottlenecks, or system errors.
- Propose and implement solutions to improve replenishment processes and overall supply chain efficiency.