Business Analyst - Logistics Industry (Germiston)Overview of Role:Provide distribution solutions as required by business to achieve its goals.Key Responsibilities:
Provide and Present continuous solution skill sets deemed necessary to supply chain of both internal and external business:
Conduct costings, logistics solutions, data preparation and monitoring on projects.
Use analytical techniques to build theoretical simulation models.
Requires knowledge of all aspects of distribution i.e. vehicle types/sizes, vehicle applications, routing and
scheduling, delivery cycles, customer classifications, human resource characteristics etc.
Deliver and Present optimal solutions that satisfy both the needs of the customer as well as
Value:
Resource optimization studies on current and new customer networks.
Analysis of simulated distribution network in terms of resources required, variable costing elements etc.
Costing of simulated and optimized resources.
Strategic distribution network optimization studies.
Continuous monitoring and business development of operational solutions:
Provide internal solutions to projects relating to Logistics and the monitoring of these projects once
implemented. Introduce solutions to problems identified by business.
Interpret the clients as is logistics environment and propose a to be solution, which will be more efficient
and productive than the as is.
Developing of monitoring systems and KPI's to monitor the performance of implemented projects.
Continuous improvement studies on processes and operational procedures.
Provide and Update Rates for specified departments.
Management:
Ensure that the rates provided are accurately calculated
Understand the sales executives request and the customers operational requirements
Advise the sales team on alternative methods of quoting to ensure that the customers receive the
most effective rate.
Collate information from sales teams to report back to management for future planning
Calculate increases for existing customers
Minimum Requirements:
Matric.
B com Honours - Logistics
At least 5 years relevant work experience with
exposure to business development through analytics.Skills Required:
Able to handle administrative procedures
without supervision.
Project management
Personal Attributes:
Self-motivated.
Problem solving.
Analytical skills.
Pays attention to detail.
Ability to deal with pressure.
Sense of urgency.
Reliable.
Accurate.
Communication skills
Administrative capabilities
Knowledge:
Administrative capabilities
KNOWLEDGE Understands administrative procedures used by company.
Experience in logistics or distribution
environments.
Working knowledge of routing and scheduling
of fleets.
Network optimization analysis
Remuneration Package:
R45 000 - R50 000 Per Month Depending on Experience/Qualifications and work history.