Job Summary
The Supply Chain Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the optimization and efficiency of the organization's supply chain operations.
They are responsible for analyzing data, identifying trends, and providing insights to improve inventory management, logistics, procurement, and overall supply chain performance.
The Supply Chain Analyst collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance the organization's competitiveness and profitability.
The Supply Chain Analyst shall work closely with procurement and project teams to provide analytical and reporting capabilities in support of the function goals and objectives for the Group. S/he shall work closely with key entity stakeholders to collate, analyze and interpret data for management decision making.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Collect, analyze, and interpret supply chain data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement and reduce costs
Generate Group procurement performance reports, reporting tools, KPIs, dashboards, and presentations to communicate insights and performance metrics to stakeholders and senior management.
Build RG procurement functions capability in performance reporting across entities
Assess RG supply chains, operating practices, processes, methods, to identify opportunities to optimize the same and advise initiatives to improve efficiencies
Work with functional teams in the implementation of supply chain optimization projects
Collaborate with IT and SAP system architects to develop a system or tools for gathering, interrogating and storing procurement data
Coordinate the procurement team to develop and update the functional risk register. Be accountable for keeping the risk register across the group updated at all times.
Work with Finance to optimize the supplier payments process by designing an aged invoice tracker that helps identify areas of improvement and opportunities for cost optimization.
Work with key functions i.e. finance in defining and sharing reports on activities impacting procurement
Support on other strategic sourcing procurement activities as and when required
Conduct site trainings on reporting requirements & objectives to supply chain teams and key stakeholders
Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies governing procurement, sourcing, and supplier management activities.
Stakeholder management: maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Minimum, Qualificationsand Skills
A Bachelor's Degree in Supply chain management or Business related field
Certifications in data analytics
5+ years practical experience in data analysis, dashboards, reporting,
CIPS or similar qualifications is an added advantage
Project Management skills and experience is an added advantage
Proven experience as Supply Chain Analyst or similar role
Excellent data mining, analysis skills and reporting skills
Experience in using data to develop insights to improve supply chain process
Enhanced numerical aptitude and logical thinker with above average attention to detail
Ability to multitask – managing multiple priorities with strict deadlines
Experience in creating dashboards for management reports
Excellent verbal and written communication
Results driven, self-starter, independent, takes initiative
Proficient in MS Office, spreadsheets, SQL tools and mathematical analysis and SAP ERP system
Experience in Procurement and supply chain management is an added advantage