Job Description

Sappi Southern Africa

Forestry Ngodwana Csc

Forestry Business Analyst (HRL 16)

We are hiring!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

We're on the lookout for a Forestry Business Analyst to support the identification, analysis and implementation of business process improvements in Sappi's Forestry operations. The successful candidate will be engaged in a dynamic environment where innovation and continuous improvement are valued.

As a Forestry Business Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, integrate and analyse data related to processes across the forest supply chain.
• Perform data validation, working closely with data owners to refine and improve data sources.
• Interpret data findings to provide actionable insights that contribute the development of business improvement strategies.
• Assist Forestry team members and managers to translate their business needs into technical specifications.
• Engage in process mapping and contribute to the development of process documentation that serves as a foundation for improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the development and trial of new enabling forestry technologies.
• Support the development of business cases, providing data and analysis.
• Contribute to scenario analysis and modelling to evaluate process enhancements.
• Participate in assessing the feasibility and potential impact of proposed changes.
• Drive process changes by promoting the implementation of new tools and technologies, creating training materials, and supporting change management initiatives.
• Support change impact assessments for process changes to identify areas where targeted coaching is essential for employees to adapt effectively, and actively participate in delivering the necessary coaching and support.
• Set up reports and system interfaces to enable the reporting of key performance indicators and monitoring mechanisms.
• Prepare reports on the performance and effectiveness of implemented process changes.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's Degree in Forestry Science, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• More than 2 years proven experience in business analysis, data analytics, and process improvement, preferably within the forestry industry.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in using database and data visualisation tools and techniques to provide actionable insights and conclusions.
• Proficient in common Excel functions and in data processing, including some experience in analysing large datasets using Excel, SQL and Python or R.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills - and the ability to operate in a highly cross-functional environment.
• Desirable, but not a prerequisite: Experience in the application of current and new enabling technologies and tools relevant to forest operations (e.g. simulation software, GIS, forestry management systems, data intelligence software, sensing technologies, scheduling systems & machine learning).
• Valid Code B (or Code 08) driver's license

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on upon the role).
• Market leading leave benefits.
• Employee wellbeing benefits.

Closing Date: 10 January 2024

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Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

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