takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talentedSupply 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 not limited to:Providing high quality analysis to the Supply Chain Development team working across all Supply Chain projectsProviding inputs for the further development of Supply Chain network model and strategy in conjunction with the Analytics team and wider Supply Chain divisionBridging gap between problems cases and data, from multiple data inputs and systemsEnhancement of existing volume and capacity forecast modelsOn-going alignment with Retail department on stock cover and related issuesIdentify areas of the business where data and metrics are needed to better understand and improve resultProviding high quality analysis to the Supply Chain Development team working across all Supply Chain projectsProviding inputs for the further development of Supply Chain network model and strategy in conjunction with the Analytics team and wider Supply Chain divisionBridging gap between problems cases and data, from multiple data inputs and systemsEnhancement of existing volume and capacity forecast modelsOn-going alignment with Retail department on stock cover and related issuesIdentify areas of the business where data and metrics are needed to better understand and improve resultAttributes required:High level of proficiency with MS Office packages with proven advanced proficiency in ExcelProficiency in Data Analysis and using statistical methods in R and/or PythonCompetence in SQL or other database softwareCompetence in Data Visualization softwareNumerate with strong computer literacy and great analytical and problem solving skillsProven ability to work to stringent deadlinesExcellent work ethic and ability to multitaskAbility to identify problems, demonstrate the use of initiative and implement appropriate solutionsAbility to understand supply chain issues and drive solutionsAbility to prioritize, manage and complete projects under a deadlineThe Environment:takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.We are short on ego and high on output.We are doers and not only thinkers, its all in the execution after all.We love what we do and what we are creating.We seek to Employ anExtra Ordinary Mindwho:is respectful but forthrightis an expert at doing, who can not only design but also executeis analytical, able to use data to make decisionsis competitive, self-directed and strive to be the BEST (GREAT requires a lot of work and does not only happen during business hoursispassionate about the potential of e-commerceand delivering aworld-class customer experienceisentrepreneurial,thrives under changeand accepts it is a constant and alwayslooks for solutionsto do something better and fasteris business SMART. Able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input;is curious and challenge the status quois innovative and enjoys iterationis collaborativewill be at the cutting edge of developing new concepts for takealot.comthinks like an ownerof the businessisSMART, has INTEGRITYandis HARD WORKINGIf you meet the above you are anExtraordinary 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#J-18808-Ljbffr
