Inventory Master Data Analyst- 1

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will be responsible to Manage & maintain the Kilombero Inventory Master Data in accordance with department strategy and policies, also to manage the creation and codification of new Master Data according to market related standards and template and to drive the use of Master Data for purchasing as an enabler to support Group Procurement and Reliability strategy.

Specific Duties and responsibilities:

• Maintains Master Data on an on-going basis to support the Purchasing and Inventory Function in accordance with the Division Procurement Strategy and to deliver a service to end users. i.e. ensures no duplicates and no remapped MIDs exist in an active state for more than 2 weeks

• Supports and gives input to the maintenance of the standardized/structured naming convention for Master Data that conforms to industry best practices and market related standards. This will require engagement with SMEs as well as extensive commodity-based research

• Manages the creation of new MIDs and requests for corrections/enrichment to existing MID’s (within agreed SLAs) from Category Leads and/or Operations to the Division Catalogue in accordance with agreed structured formats for naming. This includes the technical understanding & application of classifications/grouping and materials technical data within the Division Catalogue and the management & correction of Master Data related parameters

• Enhances Master Data clarity and integrity through effective & efficient service delivery and resolution of issues affecting realization of the overall Procurement Strategy

• Carries out Change Management activities with all stakeholders and Super User support to end users on the addition of MIDs and SIDs as well as the role of the new Master Data Management Systems i.e. Online MID Application System.

• Develops & implements strategy to improve Master Data maintenance & cleansing.

• Provides adhoc training to all end users on the use and search functionality of the Division Catalogue & related screens within SAP.

• Ensures the Master Data Management (MDM) processes are in place and are optimized.

• Identifies potential for new MID Master Data creation from Reliability improvement initiatives and the analysis of direct spend in collaboration with Category Leads/Operations e.g. Off Crop Direct Spend.

• Ensures the timeous capture/uploading of Transport Rate Factors, whilst spot checking for duplications & invalid estimates

• Develops & maintains weekly reports on pending MID applications – to be shared with Division Master Data team; this includes the creation of new MIDs from applications received manually and via the Online MID Application System.

• Recommends changes to SAP Material Resource Planning (MRP) parameters to support service delivery to end users.

• Performs and manages on-going audits and Inventory Master Data recons to ensure accuracy of data. This involves the maintenance of the Online Master Data Dashboard

• Manages relationships with key stakeholders, including relationships with and between supply chain, IT, Reliability and technical teams where Master Data is required

• Drives & champions any system or process improvements within the Procurement and Inventory Master Data function, aligned to Reliability improvement initiatives.

• Provides input and data required to Category Leads to facilitate strategy changes and amendments

• Promotes & adheres to Illovo SHERQ procedure, policy & guidelines

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Relevant 3-years degree/diploma, electrical/mechanical engineering, a Purchase and Supply background will be an advantage

• 3 years Procurement/Purchasing/Supply Chain management experience

• Good materials technical data knowledge in terms of purchasing mechanical, instrumentation and electrical spares an advantage

• Demonstrated ability to work with large volumes of data

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• Working knowledge of Inventory technology systems

• Strong knowledge of engineering equipment and spares

• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on fixed term Contract.

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply for the position on or before 11th March 2026. While we thank all applicants for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.