System Business Analyst in Supply Chain

at  Ackermans

To serve as a critical bridge between Systems Teams, Business Units, Pepkor IT (PIT), and other third-party entities, this role focuses on employing a comprehensive set of techniques to propose systems and process enhancements. By understanding and integrating warehouse and distribution center operations, including specific systems like Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), and other custom solutions provided by Pepkor IT, this position aims to advance the supply chain and logistics functionalities within Ackermans. The goal is to enable various business departments to reach their objectives effectively, with a strong emphasis on improving supply chain processes, warehouse efficiency, and overall operational excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Essential:

• Grade 12 Certificate/Matric
• A relevent Degree and/or Higher National Diploma in fields such as Supply Chain Management, Business Analysis, Industrial Engineering, or Information Systems.

Preferred:

• Project Management Diploma/Certificate.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Strong understanding of supply chain and logistics principles, specifically within the context of Apparel Retail.
• Expertise in Warehouse Management Systems and the ability to leverage technology to optimize supply chain processes.
• Knowledge of supply chain analytics and the ability to utilize data to drive decision-making and process improvements.
• Familiarity with supply chain industry standards and best practices, particularly in the context of warehousing and distribution centres.
• Waterfall and Agile working methodologies and principles.
• Working knowledge of implementing and maintaining systems/services/applications.
• Knowledge of PMBOK and BABOK management principles
• Ability to compile quantitative and or qualitative information/reporting.
• MS Suite Intermediate - Advanced user.
• Knowledge of Personal Data Protection – POPIA.
• Working knowledge of:
• o Cloud based (SaaS) software applications that can enable services.
• o Hardware and Software lifecycle management
• o SDLC
• o Change Control governance principles and Defect management.
• o Fit for purpose system integration in an ERP- and non-ERP environment.
• o Process Mapping tools (Draw.io, etc)

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Planning
• Analytical
• Critical thinking
• Multi project/activity management
• Prioritisation of projects/activity/resources
• Requirement’s elicitation
• Risk management
• Facilitation
• Communication

Please refer the Job description for details