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Supply Chain Analyst

Analyse supply chain performance and improve cost, service, and inventory.

payments Avg: R42,000

description Overview

Supply Chain Analysts use data to optimise procurement, inventory levels, lead times, and distribution performance.

**A Day in the Life:**
Reporting, forecasting, identifying bottlenecks, and supporting planning decisions.

schedule A Day in the Life

08:30

Update dashboards and data checks

10:00

Forecasting and inventory analysis

13:00

Root-cause analysis on delays/stock-outs

15:30

Recommendations and stakeholder reviews

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Supply Chain Graduate

0-2

Step 2

Supply Chain Analyst

2-5

Step 3

Senior Analyst / Planner

5-8

Step 4

Supply Chain Manager

8+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 28,000 - R 60,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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