Supply Chain Analyst

Purpose of the Job

Join Shoprite Group as a Supply Chain Analyst in Cape Town, Western Cape, where you will leverage advanced data analytics, demand forecasting, and inventory optimisation to enhance supply chain efficiency. This full-time role requires strong skills in supply chain management software, data modelling, and performance metrics analysis. As a key player at a leading retail organisation, you will collaborate across procurement, logistics, and operations teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and streamline processes. The role offers exposure to dynamic supply chain technologies and a fast-paced environment, ideal for mid-level professionals aiming to drive impactful business outcomes. Benefit from Shoprite Group's commitment to innovation, career development, and a diverse, inclusive workplace culture that fosters growth and operational excellence.

Job Objectives

Work with business stakeholders to understand and correctly frame analysis requirements, hypotheses and questions and propose fit-for-purpose data led solutions. Work with business, technology, and development teams to identify and agree on the right data and application of the right analytical techniques to produce the right business insights. Assist in transforming complex data into meaningful formats and graphical reports by writing clear and effective business requirements and making necessary modifications as needed. Design, code, debug, test, document, and support applications consistent with established business requirements and specifications and actively participate in post-implementation reviews to ensure successful deployment and usability. Build and publish comprehensive and compelling dashboards, reports and analytical findings including insightful observations, commentary, and recommendations to optimize spend or increase the effectiveness of business initiatives. Support with complex data related queries from business stakeholders, helping to resolve issues or enable understanding and integration of findings to unlock key insights. Validate datasets and reports and proactively resolve any data or metric related issues. Evaluate the accuracy of data sources and data gathering techniques and ensure data quality and integrity is maintained throughout the analytics process. Maintain documentation, user guides or training material, ensuring the consistent application of language and definitions. Collaborate across teams and function to fully leverage data and enable transformative insights that drive sound business decisions. Stay updated on developments in data analytics and adjacent fields to ensure the latest techniques and methods are applied to enhance data analysis practices at Shoprite.

Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field – (essential).

Experience

• Basic proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques (e.g., SQL, Excel, Python, R).
• Familiarity with data analysis concepts and methods.
• Ability to work with large datasets.
• Basic knowledge of Tableau and PowerBI for data visualisation.
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases – (advantageous).
• Experience working in an agile environment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Team player and collaborative partner
• Effective problem solver
• Detailed, organized, and quality-focused
• Critical, analytical, systems thinking
• Curious and open to learning
• Negotiation & conflict resolution
• Effective change manager
• Ability to work under pressure
• Commercial/business acumen