Supply Chain Analyst

5 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa takealot Full time

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Supply Chain Analyst to join our team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hardworking people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won't be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This position reports to the System Analyst.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Inbound Analyst (Google Dataform, Looker, SQL, and Capacity Management)

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Analyst to join our Inbound team, reporting to the System Analyst. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in reporting, data analysis, and experience using apps on the Google Cloud Platform such as Looker, Looker Studio, Dataform and GBQ. Knowledge of capacity management for suppliers and experience in SQL will be a valuable asset. The candidate will also play a key role in supporting the inbound team in managing operational system issues, reporting, and improving processes.

Supporting the Inbound team with:

  • Daily operational system issues and troubleshooting
  • Investigating system performance and providing solutions
  • Providing technical support for internal teams and external service providers
  • Querying and reporting on data stored in GBQ
  • Conducting data analysis using SQL to derive actionable insights
  • Managing and maintaining dashboards in Looker Studio
  • Managing and maintaining workflows in Knime (transitioning to Looker/Google Dataform)
  • Implementing and improving operational processes
  • Logging and tracking technical issues and tickets through Jira
  • Prioritizing and managing tickets, providing timely updates to stakeholders
  • Assisting with capacity cluster management for suppliers
  • UAT Testing for Tickets through third party systems
Attributes required:
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on process improvement and structured thinking
  • A solutions-oriented, can-do attitude with a self-motivated approach
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects effectively
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Experience in SQL and the ability to analyze and interpret data (database design knowledge)
  • Proficient with GCP apps (Sheets, Docs, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Looker and Looker Studio reporting platforms
  • Experience with Dataform and managing workflows
  • Knowledge of capacity management principles for suppliers and logistics would be valuable
  • Strong prioritization and time management skills
Qualifications:
  • 3+ years process improvement / engineering / logistics experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics or any similar IT Qualifications is preferred.
  • Experience with BI Tools, GBQ, Looker, SQL and Knime is advantageous.

If you are passionate about data analysis, process improvement, and logistics, and have the technical skills to drive operational success, we would love to hear from you

If you meet the above, you are an Extraordinary Mind, so come and join us

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

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