Massmart
Summary:
To strategically understand, plan and align supply chain source data for the development of operational & performance metrics serving upstream and downstream processes in supply chain.
To deep dive into specific elements of the value chain performing root cause analytics and generate insights into aspects relating to cost & efficiencies in the distribution network in order to ensure cost effective availability to our customers.
FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Data Strategy, Planning and Analysis
Identify & understand relevant sources of data across Group Supply Chain, 3PL providers, hauliers and associated functions necessary for supply chain reporting and analytics, etc
Work with Data management & Tech teams to ensure alignment with Group Data strategy.
Implement & maintain a data sourcing/ store solution servicing supply chain reporting and analytical requirements supporting regular & Adhoc reporting.
The design, development and implementation of a Control Tower for Group Supply Chain driving toward end to end visibility.
Develop and maintain a repository of supply chain sources, table, fields and definitions.
Maintain and own data integrity through reviewing and resolving resolving data inconsistencies.
Analytics & Reporting
Own the short, medium and long-term Supply Chain reporting strategy for Group Supply Chain.
Align and implement Supply Chain KPI’s to Walmart terms and definitions
Develop, maintain & distribute all Upstream & Downstream operational performance reports timeously to internal and external stakeholders including monthly Exco pack, T2T & Walmart International SC.
Design and develop visualisations and workspaces, working closely with GDA and tech team to ensure that visualisation is deployed and maintained in the respective environment.
Insights Generation & Exception Management
Identifying report on trends impacting inventory service levels, stock pipeline, ordering & distribution profiles.
Create visualizations with drill down functionality to article level highlighting exceptions and anomalies.
Design and develop diagnostics reports, using causal analytics, showing out of stock, fill rate and lead time improvement opportunities.
Assist the SC Demand Analysis team with deployment of advanced models for early warning signals relating to Instock, fill rate and lead time trends,
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
Ensure that contractual KPIs are met.
Manage alignment with Massmart supply chain insights stakeholders on key areas of potential optimisation.
Plan and execute agreed strategies and projects with stakeholders.
Monitor & Evaluate
Ensure SLAs are defined, measured and managed across all data visualisation & reporting activities.
Collaborate with all relevant teams in leveraging data & reporting capabilities.
Pro-actively keep up to date with required legislative, governance and compliance requirements for data & reporting as per Infosec specifications
Ensure that exposure to business risks are managed and mitigated through the adoption of effective actions and measures.
Training, development & Support
Drive information rich culture across the division.
Ensure users (management & operational) are data and information literate, have access to the respective platforms and are in receipt of published reports.
People Management
Manage all components of the supply chain insights team.
Ensure adequate skill retention and training in the usage of the supply chain insights (succession planning and risk management).
Risk and Legislative Management
Ensure supply chain insights execution plans comply with all legal and risk considerations.
Advise management on risk mitigation requirements.
General
Weekly Massmart meetings (Represents Massmart supply chain insights at Massmart chain meetings).
Monthly Massmart supply chain insights review and strategic planning.
Requirements:
Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience required for this position
Relevant Undergraduate Degree/ Diploma
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain, Analytics
Specialist technical knowledge: SQL, Database queries, MS Access, Power BI, Alteryx, Excel
Competencies and Skills
Core Competencies
Strong Communication Skills
Project Planning & time management
Functional Competencies
Specialist knowledge: Retail & Supply Chain metrics & KPIs.
Strong analytical ability
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