The Junior Supply Chain Analyst will form part of the continuous improvement team based at the Client in Vanderbijlpark The aim of the team to provide 4PL Operations and the client with the relevant reports, information and decision support to assist in operations and cost saving initiatives and identify, test and implement cost saving initiatives (route planning and transport related) Key performance areas Reporting: o Building, updating and communication of reports o Ensure quality of reports of subordinates o Weekly and monthly financial reporting on actual savings leveraged from implemented initiatives o Weekly and monthly reporting on project progress, successes, and key enablers o Executive level stakeholder communication • Ad hoc: o Ad hoc analysis, queries and business support Projects: o Identifying areas for improvement o Solution design o Business case development o Managing projects to delivery • General: o Interaction with ops personnel, LCT personnel, client and other stakeholders Tasks could include the following (project / responsibility dependent): o Vendor engagement and negotiation o Reparation of logistics related proposals for business development purposes and the negotiation o Data analysis o Simulation modelling o What-if transport modelling o Value at stake / business case determination o Project planning and execution o Coordination of many complex, multi stakeholder projects simultaneously o Process change implementation o Process mapping o Presentation construction B Eng Industrial Degree or BSC Mechanical Degree or Honours /Masters in Supply Chain Logistics • 1 - 3 years' experience in Supply Chain or any other business or commercial field - is advantageous Supply Chain and Project Management experience will be beneficial with a logistics company Bulk commodities exposure advantageous Rail exposure and shipping understanding advantageous Operational labour optimization Advanced knowledge of MS PowerPoint and Word Advanced knowledge of MS Excel Project management experience SQL experience beneficial Analytical (Strong MS Excel) Personal and workplace competencies Must be able to cope with high pressure environment Comfortable working under pressure and successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously Plan, manage and be responsible for own time management according to tasks priorities - Planning and working flexibly to a deadline Problem solving Teamwork Promoting Process Improvement Self-motivated and proactive Able to think logical and objectively with the ability to think outside of the box and therefore see the bigger picture Written and verbal communication, including technical writing skills Apply Now

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