<p><strong>Purpose:</strong></p><ul><li>To provide critical support for the Supply Chain &amp; 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<strong>.</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Minimum Requirements:</strong></span></p><ul><li>Matric/Grade 12 </li><li>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.</li><li>2+ years experience within field of expertise </li><li>Previous supervisory experience advantageous</li><li>Computer Skills (QAD experience highly advantageous)</li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Main Responsibilities:</strong></span></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Direct Reports: 1 2 team members</li><li>Maintain and manage vendor accounts</li><li>Oversee internal invoice verification systems (KITE)</li><li>Responsible for supporting the regional plants in this function</li><li>Responsible for booking, processing and analyzing freight documentation</li><li>Prepare and distribute weekly overviews on standard and premium freight values</li><li>Provide analysis on cost drivers, identify areas where CI can be implemented to reduce / eliminate costs associated within the Supply Chain</li><li>Maintain import register in compliance with local customs regulations</li><li>Facilitate export shipments and documentation where required</li><li>Perform month end functions, analysis and reporting to facilitate MEC checklist</li><li>Creation of vendor accruals, vendor statement analysis</li><li>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 kgs)</li><li>Provide depot container overview with focus placed on containers incurring any premium cost</li><li>Host quarterly vendor performance meetings and feedback sessions</li><li>Support for ad-hoc implementation of freight projects, service provider changes or enhancements to the department</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Skills and Competencies:</strong></p><ul><li>Accurate Document Control</li><li>Able to process time sensitive information and orders to meet deadlines</li><li>Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals and generate presentations when required</li><li>Excellent analytical skills in order to problem solve and implement permanent corrective action</li><li>Good project management skills to ensure the execution of many of these projects, simultaneously</li><li>Planning and organizing skills</li><li>Advanced computer literacy</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Decision making/problem solving skills</li><li>Ability to cope with stressful situations</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p>

<p><strong>Supply Chain Analyst </strong>required for an automotive company based in <strong>East London </strong></p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong></p><p><em>To provide critical support for the Supply Chain &amp; Operations functions by analyzing, monitoring, and reporting on key data and processes.</em></p><p><em>The Supply Chain Analyst is also responsible for gathering data, analyzing trends and reporting the performance for various activities in the SCM department.</em></p><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>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.</li><li>Minimum 2-3 years experience within field of expertise</li><li>Knowledge and working experience with QAD or MFG Pro is beneficial</li><li>Previous supervisory experience advantageous</li><li>Must possess excellent communications skills and can work effectively with all other functional groups throughout the organization.</li><li>Accurate Document Control</li><li>Able to process time sensitive information and orders to meet deadlines</li><li>Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals and generate presentations when required</li><li>The person will need to have excellent analytical skills in order to problem solve and implement permanent corrective action.</li><li>The person will need good project management skills to ensure the execution of many of these projects, simultaneously</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Direct Reports: 1 2 team members</li><li>Maintain and manage vendor accounts</li><li>Oversee internal invoice verification systems (KITE)</li><li>Responsible for supporting YFI regional plants in this function</li><li>Responsible for booking, processing and analyzing freight documentation</li><li>Prepare and distribute weekly overviews on standard and premium freight values</li><li>Provide analysis on cost drivers, identify areas where CI can be implemented to reduce / eliminate costs associated within the Supply Chain</li><li>Maintain import register in compliance with local customs regulations</li><li>Facilitate export shipments and documentation where required</li><li>Perform month end functions, analysis and reporting to facilitate MEC checklist</li><li>Creation of vendor accruals, vendor statement analysis</li><li>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 kgs)</li><li>Provide depot container overview with focus placed on containers incurring any premium cost</li><li>Host quarterly vendor performance meetings and feedback sessions</li><li>Support for ad-hoc implementation of freight projects, service provider changes or enhancements to the department</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Skills: </strong></p><ul><li>Planning and organizing skills</li><li>Advanced computer literacy</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Decision making/problem solving skills</li><li>Planning and organizing skills</li><li>Advanced computer literacy</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Decision making/problem solving skills</li></ul><p> </p>