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Forecasting & Replenishment Analyst

Forecasting & Replenishment Analyst

Dis-Chem PharmaciesMidrand, Gauteng, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has a position available for a Forecasting & Replenishment Analyst at our Head Office Midrand. The main responsibility of the Forecasting & Replenishment Analyst will be to analyse & maintain the F&R systems’ Master data to ensure that the correct stock is ordered and delivered at the right time and location as well as assisting Replenishment buyers and Store managers with all their F&R related queries & concerns.

Requirements :

  • Matric or a Senior Certificate with Mathematics and Accounting
  • 1 or more years of Replenishment OR Retail planning related experience, Business Analysis experience in the Retail industry

Advantageous :

  • Tertiary Qualification in Retail Management, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain or similar field.
  • SAP or Supply Chain certification.
  • SAP ERP, BI, F&R & Qlikview.
  • 2nd Additional language.
  • Forecasting and Replenishment :

  • Monitor, analyse and report product inventory levels, identifying deviations from projections and altering replenishment plans.
  • Majority of the work will consist of assisting with the Master data decision making, analysis & uploads for the F&R system.
  • Assist with the Monitoring & Managing of Demand Influencing factors within the F&R system.
  • Analyse inventory trends and customer behaviours to develop forecasts and key performance reports.
  • Analyse Dis-Chem’s Supply Chain.
  • Conduct regular research to stay up-to-date with the competition trends that may affect the marketplace.
  • Develop corrective actions and be proactive with analysis to prevent issues from repeating in the future.
  • Monitor sales and on order levels :

  • Work with Planning and Allocation teams to ensure that the right amount of stock is planned for the correct location, at the required time.
  • Review orders and ensure that they are within DSC guidelines.
  • Determine which stock levels should be increased and which should be decreased or eliminated.
  • Ensure that all the warehouse, logistical and store inventory processes are coordinated in order to make sure those products can be efficiently and successfully delivered to the appropriate stores.
  • Review F&R performance and usage & identifying possible risks.
  • Monitor stock movement, overstocks, out of stocks, consider markdowns, promotions and replenishment.
  • Analyse the Systems’ forecast quantities as well as actual sales to determine accuracy.
  • Track promotions by analysing promotion forecasts to ensure promotions are sufficiently catered for.
  • Stakeholder Relationship : Report Creation and Analysis :

  • Provide F&R training for Replenishment Buyers as well as Stores.
  • Serve as a support system for Replenishment buyers & Store managers by assisting with system related queries and concerns.
  • Determine Minimum Display Stock (Store visits occasionally required).
  • Provide knowledge to the Replenishment and Procurement Team members as it relates to inventory status and promotion results.
  • Work with purchasing and / or sales teams to develop inventory management and replenishment plans.
  • Conduct relevant reports when required.
  • Support the Replenishment team on new store setups, inventory analysis and case fill rate.
  • Report Creation and Analysis :

  • Identify issues and maximizing data availability (SAP, BI,) to make recommendations that will benefit both our stores and Distribution centres.
  • Track promotions by analyzing promotion post mortems and formulate recommendation to improve processes for the next activity.
  • Independent analysis of all key metrics and relevant business inputs.
  • Understanding of basic financial principles.
  • High level of interpersonal skills. Trustworthy and Honest. Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Problem solving - Ability to articulate issues both verbally and in writing, outlining possible solutions.
  • Analytical Mind-set & detail orientated
  • Prioritisation skills. Solid time management skills and deadline driven. Ability to work under pressure.
  • Technical skills
  • Ability to communicate with stakeholders at multiple levels internal as well as externally.
  • Special conditions of employment :

  • South African citizen.
  • MIE, clear criminal and credit.
  • Driver’s license and own reliable transport.
  • Office based with frequent visits to stores.
  • Remuneration and benefits :

  • Market related salary
  • Medical aid
  • Provident fund
  • Staff account
  • Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

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