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Supply Chain Analyst- Supply Planning

Clicks Group Limited

Cape Town, Western Cape

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Job description

Listing reference: 026265 Listing status: Online Apply by: 2 September 2026

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management Job category: Supply and Demand Location: Cape Town Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

We are looking into hiring a Supply Chain Analyst as part of the Supply Planning team. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office, Cape Town, reporting into the Senior Supply Planner.

Job description

Overview To ensure the right products are available in the right quantities, at the right locations, at the right time in-line with inventory targets. To analyse supply chain data, inventory models, identify risks and provide insights. Work collaboratively with Supply Planning, Central Replenishment and other relevant functions to capture relevant business input. Purpose and Objectives

Analyse supply chain performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) ensuring stock levels are maintained within business rules.
To perform what-if and root cause analysis to generate reports and provide recommendations to improve supply chain efficiency whilst building inventory models.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives improve service levels and efficiencies.
To support business reporting (e.g. S&OP and Board Review Packs) by providing supply-planning inputs and flagging risks.
To create standardized and ad-hoc reports to support the business, tracking supply chain metrics analysing minimum order quantities and purchase order flows to ensure metrics are achieved.
To provide support to Supply Planning with data on vendor tracking, availability challenges and provide improvement objectives.

Minimum requirements

Qualifications / Experience / Skills, Abilities, Job Related Knowledge / Essential Competencies

Job Related KnowledgeEssential

Good understanding of Supply Chain and Logistics processes
Good understanding of Planning processes in Retail
Good understanding of Supply Chain processes in retail
Logistics and supply chain principles
Data analysis

Job Related Skills****Essential

Highly analytical and numerate
Well-structured and organised
Good communication
Forecasting skills
Advanced computer skills (Excel)
Report writing (written and numeric)
Presentation skills
Problem silving

Job Experience****Essential

2-5 years in FMCG retail or other related working environments as a Planner
Minimum 2-3 years demand or merchandise planning experience
Experience in capacity/ demand planning/ forecasting
Extensive experience working with computer systems and exposure to IT systems such as JDA

Education * B Com Degree or equivalent, Science/ Engineering

Comepetencies

Working with People
Relating and Networking
Writing and Reporting
Analysing
Learning and Researching
Creating and Innovation
Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking

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