Supply Chain Analyst

Shoprite Group - Cape Town, Western Cape

Closing date yi 29 ka June 2026

Regrettably, this position has been removed.

Purpose

  • Join Shoprite Group as a Supply Chain Analyst in Cape Town, Western Cape, where you will leverage advanced data analytics, demand forecasting, and inventory optimisation to enhance supply chain efficiency.
  • This full-time role requires strong skills in supply chain management software, data modelling, and performance metrics analysis.
  • As a key player at a leading retail organisation, you will collaborate across procurement, logistics, and operations teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and streamline processes.
  • The role offers exposure to dynamic supply chain technologies and a fast-paced environment, ideal for mid-level professionals aiming to drive impactful business outcomes.
  • Benefit from Shoprite Group's commitment to innovation, career development, and a diverse, inclusive workplace culture that fosters growth and operational excellence.

Requirements
  • Diploma or Degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field – (essential).
  • Experience working in an agile environment.
Skills & Competencies
  • Basic proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques (e.g., SQL, Excel, Python, R).
  • Familiarity with data analysis concepts and methods.
  • Ability to work with large datasets.
  • Basic knowledge of Tableau and PowerBI for data visualisation.
  • Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases – (advantageous).
  • Team player and collaborative partner
  • Effective problem solver
  • Detailed, organised, and quality-focused
  • Critical, analytical, systems thinking
  • Curious and open to learning
  • Negotiation & conflict resolution
  • Effective change manager
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Commercial/business acumen
Responsibilities
  • Work with business stakeholders to understand and correctly frame analysis requirements, hypotheses and questions and propose fit-for-purpose data led solutions.
  • Work with business, technology, and development teams to identify and agree on the right data and application of the right analytical techniques to produce the right business insights.
  • Assist in transforming complex data into meaningful formats and graphical reports by writing clear and effective business requirements and making necessary modifications as needed.
  • Design, code, debug, test, document, and support applications consistent with established business requirements and specifications and actively participate in post-implementation reviews to ensure successful deployment and usability.
  • Build and publish comprehensive and compelling dashboards, reports and analytical findings including insightful observations, commentary, and recommendations to optimise spend or increase the effectiveness of business initiatives.
  • Support with complex data related queries from business stakeholders, helping to resolve issues or enable understanding and integration of findings to unlock key insights.
  • Validate datasets and reports and proactively resolve any data or metric related issues.
  • Evaluate the accuracy of data sources and data gathering techniques and ensure data quality and integrity is maintained throughout the analytics process.
  • Maintain documentation, user guides or training material, ensuring the consistent application of language and definitions.
  •  Collaborate across teams and function to fully leverage data and enable transformative insights that drive sound business decisions.
  • Stay updated on developments in data analytics and adjacent fields to ensure the latest techniques and methods are applied to enhance data analysis practices at Shoprite.
Additional Information
  • If you don’t hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
  • Any personal information collected as part of your application will be destroyed, securely, in accordance with South African legislation.
Ref No
  • SHO260624-2
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