Johannesburg area, GP & Durban area. KZN: Our client is looking for a Solutions Analyst to join the team.
The successful candidate will analyse existing operations and identify problem areas and where efficiencies can be improved.
Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Transport management/Logistics management/Economics Engineering Diploma/Degree
PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
At least 3 years in a solutions role
Basic understanding and ability to use:
Route scheduling software
Drafting Software – AutoCAD
Inventory optimization software
Warehouse Management software
Warehouse Costings
Transport Costings
Basic knowledge of the industry and operations
Basic financial knowledge – cash flows, income statements, balance sheets etc.
Basic understanding of financial ratios – ROS, ROC, EBIT, WACC, etc.
MS Office Suite
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of the industry and operations
Ability to analyse and evaluate market trends
Good relationship skills
Innovative and lateral thinking
Hands on management style
Independent
Strong negotiation skills
A good listener
Team player and ability to work in a dynamic team environment
Excellent reporting and presentation skills
Ability to research and study industry and related topics (environmental scanning)
SKILLS REQUIRED
Strategic planning competencies:
Demonstrating conceptual ability
Managing change
Management competencies:
Planning
Organising resources
Controlling utilization of resources and operational activities
Problem solving skills
People management competencies:
Motivating employees
Communication skills
Handling conflict
Valuing diversity
Building a team
Communication Competencies:
Making presentations
Compiling reports
Managing meetings
Self-Management competencies:
Pursuing learning opportunities and self-development
Time-Management
Customer Management competencies:
Building & maintaining relations
Handling complaints/incidents
Marketing services
Business Competencies:
Interpreting financial information
Working with financial systems
Compiling and managing a budget
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Finance
Budget creation
Assist in creating budgets for the solution using complex financial models
Operational Excellence
Assist in the design of optimal solutions:
Perform GAP analyses
Business process re-engineering
Calculate and plot warehouse layouts
Calculate optimal staffing and MHE requirements
Calculate optimal fleet configurations
Process Mapping (SOP)
Time and Motion studies
Customer Intimacy
Implement and manage marketing strategies:
Ensure and maintain ongoing operational relationships with clients
Seek ways to add value to customers supply chains
Liaise with operations and support service levels
Pro-actively respond to customer needs
Understand customers business requirements
People
Comply with company code of conduct, policies, and procedures
Company code of conduct, policies and procedures are adhered to.
ONLY short listed candidates will be contacted
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