Performance Visibility & Optimisation SpecialistInnovative Recruitment invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Performance Visibility & Optimisation Specialist position, based in Cape Town. This role is responsible for:Providing the business with data-driven insights, obtained through both standard reports and ad-hoc analyses, and establishing standard dashboards and reports to enable the business to monitor and improve performance across various departments.Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe role supports commercial, operational, and financial decision-making through advanced analytical modelling, using large sets of data:The secondary focus of the role includes ad-hoc design and optimization projects, as well as assistance with costings and solution design for new business initiatives.Improve resource utilisation and associated costs through analytical insights.Draw clear conclusions through data analysis.Support operational, commercial, and financial decisions.Identify issues and trends and discuss with the responsible managers.Design and cost solutions using appropriate fleet and network design modelling.Drive "cost to serve" optimisation by principals, regions, service levels, and network partners.Identify and drive continuous improvement projects with key stakeholders in the business.Desired Experience & Qualification• Industrial Engineering Degree (preferred)• BCom Honours (Logistics / Supply Chain Management)Job-Related Work Experience and Skills:• Minimum 2 years data analytics experience in an integrated logistics or supply chain environment.• Advanced Excel modelling and analytical skills.• Advanced skills in Power BI.• Experience in programming languages such as SQL, Python, or R will be advantageous.• Network modelling (using Advanced modelling software or advanced Excel models).• Trained and experienced in Cost to Serve modelling and analytics.• Strong data management and database usage skills.• Experience in structured ongoing continuous improvement function – diagnostics, value identification, solution generation, value extraction.• Experience in Sales and Operations planning will be advantageous.• Ability to translate quantitative outputs into a well-structured presentation format.• Strong communication and people skills.Personality and AttributesMinimum:• Positive• Passionate• Self-starter capable of working independently• Internal locus of control with high performance standards• Attention to detail• Tenacious• Exceptional work ethic• Ability to effectively communicate and translate analytics for broader audiences• Pragmatic and practical approach to managing business and real-world trade-offs• "Can do" attitude• Ability to influence and co-opt buy-in• Willing and able to travel at times• Must have own vehicle
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