Our client based in JHB CBD is searching for a Supply Chain Analyst to join their team. The perfect Candidate will have to fit the below criteria to qualify.Requirements:

Relevant 3 year degree/diploma (Logistics or Supply Chain)
Bachelor’s Degree with Finance, Mathematics or Supply Chain.
Sap Experience in Procurement Environment
If you do not have Sap experience then JDE with Automotive experience will be accepted.
Supply chain knowledge
3+ years’ experience within supply chain
Good knowledge of ERP
In depth business knowledge
Behavioural Attributes:

Analytical Skills.  The ability to identify significant problems and opportunities.  Analyses problem in depth.  Relates and compares data from different sources.
Judgment/decision-making.  Demonstrates consistent logic, rationality, and objectivity in decision-making.
Organisation/planning.  Plans, organizes, schedules, in an efficient, productive manner.  Focuses on key priorities.  Effectively juggles multiple projects.  Anticipates reasonable contingencies.  Pays appropriate attention to detail. Manages personal time well.
Excellence.  Sets high, “stretch” standards of performance for self and all co-workers.  Demonstrates low tolerance for mediocrity.  Requires high-quality results.  Exhibits conscientiousness and high sense of responsibility.
Accuracy.  Checks the details of work for accuracy (self and others).  Works precisely with numbers or measurements.  Maintains complete. Accurate records.  Pays high attention to detail.  Works in a neat, orderly manner.
Communications.  Communicates effectively one-to-one and in small groups.  Easily articulates a vision and standard.  Keeps people informed.
Responsibilities:

Inventory Control


Execute Purchase Orders to Vendors
Confirm Orders – focus on EDI
Order-book reconciliations
Include priority setting and manage action-messages
Translate the sales plan into a purchase plan:
Create projected order report
Communicate and agree with suppliers
Communicate with other stakeholders (demand planning, purchasing,…) to raise any possible issues on capacity
Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers
Implement fair solutions for the supplier
Regular communication and planning
Co-ordinate and monitor supplier corrective actions
Manage inventory levels:
Construct action plans to meet target inventory levels and ensure inventory levels are within budget
Investigate quality of inventory and take appropriate action to prevent and reduce obsolete inventory
Manage master-data set-up correctly:
Ensure order parameters are in line with the inventory objective
Determine safety stock together with Demand Planning
Align Lot-sizes, MOQs and propose Pack Sizes
Assign best fit supplier and communicate problem items with Purchasing, Product Management, Sales and Customer Service
Product life cycle management:
Take part in regular meetings
Recommend changes in life cycle status and adopt best fit stocking policy
Coordinate purchases and planning to launch new products
Preparation of reports in line with objectives

To secure an interview, contact Mini or Thuli at Cozens on 011 492 1515 or send your C.V. to thuli.adams@cozens.co.za. Please note that if you have not been contacted within 14 workings days of submitting your CV, your application was unsuccessful.
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