SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST - 7 MONTHS CONTRACT (C1)

POSITION: SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST - 7 MONTHS CONTRACT (C1)

DEPARTMENT: SUPPLY CHAIN

LOCATION: CAPE TOWN

If data is your superpower and solving problems is your thing, we want you on our team. As a Supply Chain Analyst at PEP Africa, you’ll turn data into action by tracking performance, uncovering bottlenecks, improving reporting and building smarter, more efficient ways of working.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To provide operational and analytical support by managing day-to-day data capturing, performance monitoring, and reporting; troubleshooting throughput delays; and empowering the Supply Chain team through data training and self-service dashboard enablement to ensure operational continuity and KPI adherence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Reporting

● Coordinate and publish weekly and monthly operational reports

● Spec, test, and implement new reports based on operational needs

● Investigate alternative or new reporting methodologies and recommend improvements

● Automate manual data capturing

2. Supply Chain Performance Measurement and Analytics

● Collect data, analyse, and measure performance on KPIs to provide feedback

● Analyse performance of Supply Chain and DC activities to identify opportunities for improved efficiencies, cost, risk, and timelines

● Monitor P&P stock aging and the flow of stock into stores to prevent bottlenecks

● Investigate offloading and acknowledgment delays at the DCs

● Propose corrective actions based on analysis

3. Dashboard & Team Data Enablement

● Design, coordinate, and run workshops and training sessions for the broader Supply Chain team

● Create and maintain basic documentation and user guides for available dashboards

4. Operational Support

● Liaise with the DC teams with regards to all aspects of operations, distributions, reports, and transition requirements

● Liaise with Systems Analysts to log, track, and resolve system errors

● Support the Durban DC and Country DCs with operational analytical requirements

5. Ad hoc duties

● Participate in ad hoc duties and projects as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

● Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Industrial Engineering/Operations Research/Data or IT related

● 3 years’ Supply Chain/Distribution Centre experience

● Experience in Retail and Production environment - advantageous

● Strong English communication skills (verbal & written)

● Strong proficiency in SQL, AI and Data Visualisation tools (Power BI/Looker Studio)

● Advanced computer literacy: Google Workspace

● Strong analytical abilities

● South African Citizen

Competencies required: Honesty; Passion & Resourcefulness; Solution orientation; Detail orientation; Planning, Organising and Control; Service orientation; Good communication skills; Confidence and decisiveness; Building and maintaining relationships; Problem Assessment & Ability to work in a team and independently.

CLOSING DATE: 24 September 2026

Work Location: In person