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And not just for our customers, but for every member of our Group too.
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Vacancy
Business Analyst ( Unilever Ndlovu Park)
Job Purpose
To maintain WMOS and assist with high quality operational analysis, utilizing data extracted from the WMOS system. The Business Analyst plays a pivotal role in gathering user requirements and priorities - system issues, new functionalities or enhancements to the system. The incumbent is responsible for the ensuring user requirements or issues are heard, understood, documented and managed. To oversee, support and maintain all systems.
Key areas of responsibility include:
Maintain SAP WM and WMOS configurations and provide reports and information to support planning, continuous improvements and operations
Ensure that all WMS issues are logged via Remedy, understood, documented and managed through to a timeous solution
SAP knowledge is distributed vertically and horizontally through training and development of super users
Regular data reports are created and maintained using SAP / WMOS, to provide information inputs to planning, continuous improvements and operations
Work with the operational management and staff to fully understand their specific requirements, ensuring the wider picture is taken into account in terms of improving business processes and systems
Participate in sandpit, user acceptance, DILO and stress testing of SAP WM / WMOS, ensuring business managers requirements are met by solutions proposed
Identify opportunities for possible improvements within the operation
Analysing complex issues and developing effective options for actions
Managing and maintaining SAP, WMOS, Citrix and Pega user accounts
Managing the process of gathering, analysing, storing and disseminating detailed information in a user-friendly format
Ensure timeous distribution of weekly and daily data analysis to internal and external customers
Review and recommend suitable technical specifications for BI reporting tools and technology
Daily and weekly exception reports are created and maintained to provide information inputs
New lines are handled in the correct way
DC volumetric information is accurate and captured for all new lines and a review process is in place to ensure accuracy
Ensure effective management of all fast track and defective equipment
Plan, implement and review minor and major system changes / integrity into the DC
Ensure SAP records are maintained to provide accurate information tools and tables
Ensure accuracy of keying to SAP adjustments and stock movements and that the appropriate follow up procedure is followed
Access Clients and BU Management information requirements and facilitate delivery
Analyse and work with large data sets doing queries, data cleansing and transformation
Identify business Intelligence system gaps
Manage BI reporting change requests for BU
Delivery of KPI's
Ensure compliance to SOP's and WI's
Maximise accuracy, productivity and space utilization
Translate, analyse and deliver customer needs through effective operations
Maintain appropriate information / reporting systems to monitor the DC's performance on an ongoing basis
Active participation in stock counts i.e. planning, preparation and physical counting of stock
TSP Stock counts - system readiness
Arranging Service Providers to attend to IT related issues at the Site
Adhere to the sites SHE rules and best practices
Ensure that product safety, quality and integrity is not compromised
Report any persons behaviour that may impact on the safety, quality or integrity of the stored product
DPDHL Core Competencies & Skills
Maintains effective relationships with customers
Develops / Delivers high quality / innovative products, services or solutions
Focuses on customer needs and gains their commitment
Gains management / colleague support to meet customer needs"
Ensures strategies / plans are aligned and reflect others views
Develops strategies / plans aligned to broader organizational strategy
Communicates strategy"
Establishes clear, challenging and achievable objectives
Coordinates efforts and aligns resources to achieve objectives
Regularly reviews and communicates progress against objectives and adjusts as needed
Tales responsibility for own decisions and recognizes the contribution of others
Provides candid / regular feedback
Supports the development of others
Inspires others to develop themselves
Conveys a clear sense of personal goals and values
Actively seeks feedback to improve performance
Develops new skills and modifies behaviours based on feedback
Takes personal responsibility for career and development
Skills/Experience
Computer literacy
Communication skills
Ability to work within a rapidly changing environment
Deadline driven
Good written and communication skills
Achieve work targets and is willing to take on additional roles / responsibilities
Ability to work under pressure
Follow SOP's
Logistics and Warehouse experience and knowledge
Awareness of the importance of security and safety
Product knowledge
Knowledge of the customer / client requirements and needs
Operational knowledge and the understanding of service delivery
Self starter and self motivated
React to customers in a courteous and professional manner and maintain the highest level of integrity
Industry / Sector knowledge
Literacy and numeracy
Flexibility
Ability to read, understand and follow directions / instructions
Good follow through and general efficiency