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.

 Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• 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.

Job Specification…

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Competencies

Essential:

• Communication skills.
• 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

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

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.