On-Demand Analytics Planner job opportunity at Takealot.

Bachelor's (B.A.)

Cape town, South Africa

Cape town....South Africa

Inventory Planning; Management (50%) Monitor inventory levels and manage the replenishment process to maintain continuous product availability across dark stores Analyse sales data and inventory reports to forecast needs and adjust inventory levels accordingly Coordinate and execute weekly cycle counts and investigations for stock discrepancies Act as primary point of contact for dark stores regarding missing, damaged, or expired stock issues Manage returns processing, ensuring accurate scheduling based on store requests and operational requirements Develop strategies to minimise waste and markdowns whilst improving inventory turnover Data Analysis; Business Intelligence (30%) __ Create and maintain business reports, dashboards, and alerts using BI tools (Looker and Knime) #Extract, #manipulate, and #analyse data using SQL to provide actionable insights for stakeholders Verify data quality and ensure adherence to required standards across all reporting structures Model data for analysis and develop performance metrics for inventory and operational efficiency Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their reporting and data analysis needs Process Optimisation; Problem-Solving (20%) __ Identify systematic inefficiencies and recommend process improvements Manage workflows for order processing, including file uploads, batch scheduling, and WMS coordination Escalate and manage tickets between distribution centres and stores for operational discrepancies Participate in cross-functional team meetings to discuss operational issues and develop solutions Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning and operational processes