Supply Chain Analyst

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Job Summary

The Supply Chain Analyst helps to improve the supply chain process by managing inventory control and supply activities to agreed standards and deadlines.

Job Responsibilities

• Keep a track of and cross-check all Debit Notes sent to Supplier and all Credit Notes  received from Supplier on a monthly basis
• Liaise with Operations, Procurement and Accounts in gathering all necessary supporting document for following: 1) New Signage Signage Maintenance 3) Municipality Charges 4) Equipment Support 5) emails confirming Cash Loans to specific Customers and Trade/Commercial Support  and submit these with Debit Notes to respective  Supplier
• Support Operations and Supply Chain in projects to reduce inventories, increase warehousing efficiency and reduce inbound logistic costs
• Provide operational support in Inventory Control, through Purchase Control, Stock Management and In-warding.  This requires a high degree of knowledge in Autoline
• Provide ad-hoc support to Sales team by performing stock reports and raising the alerts to the supplier in case of impending stock-outs/EOQ positions
• Maintain  Inventory KPI’s  that aims to keep inventory low but with a high turnover
• Frequently support in execution of inbound logistics, and schedules by liaising with the Supplier and Transporter. Occasionally support Sales by arranging delivery schedules with Transporter.  
• Involvement in monthly ordering process which involves performing a rolling forecast, getting Operational inputs, obtaining approvals from Finance and placing order with Supplier.  
• Process payments to Supplier by cross-referencing GRN’s, Invoice and P.O.’s
• Present analysis and reports on inventory, operational KPI and offer ideas to help improve them.
• Help revisit internal and external processes & identify shortfalls  to maximize efficiency of function and systems
• Provide analysis and support on the following projects:
• Achieve better inventory investment by reducing non-moving SKU’s
• Analytical support on new business opportunities, agencies and proposals

Candidate Requirements

• Excellent quantitative and analytical approach to overcoming challenges
• High level of verbal and written communication skills in English
• High level of interest in supply chain analysis and keep abreast of latest trends
• Organized and self-motivated with a capacity of working independently and as part of the team
• Excellent PC, communication and interpersonal skills

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