INVENTORY PLANNING & PURCHASING DATA ANALYST

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Join our team and become a part of a continuously expanding and financially sound multinational conglomerate—Goddard Enterprises Limited (GEL). At GEL Building Supplies (GBS), we are committed to our mission of being successful and responsible while satisfying our customers, employees, partners and shareholders. Our dedicated team share our values of innovation, continuous improvement, and service excellence. We believe in providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development, to help them reach their full potential, in an environment where everyone can thrive.

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional who shares our values to join our team as an Inventory Planning & Purchasing Data Analyst. The successful candidate will work onsite or remote, depending on their location. The ideal candidate will utilise our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and cloud data lake to drive data-driven decisions that optimise inventory across multiple warehouses. This role is critical to ensuring product availability for our customers while minimising carrying costs.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Data Analysis & Reporting: Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports with real-time insights on inventory, turnover, and purchasing trends; build robust data models using advanced Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) and M queries; automate refresh schedules and publishing in Power BI Service; and ensure data integrity through regular audits and validation of ERP and other system data.

System Optimisation & Automation: Configure and fine-tune replenishment parameters in the ERP Inventory Planning Module (reorder points, safety stock, vendor lead times); develop automated workflows for key processes such as inter-warehouse transfers and optimised purchase orders; and model inventory policies to implement the most cost-effective strategies.

Strategic Planning & Purchasing Consolidation: Analyse and forecast demand and supply across multiple warehouses to identify opportunities for inventory centralisation; execute consolidated purchasing strategies to achieve economies of scale, negotiate better pricing, and reduce administrative overhead; and prepare reports for leadership on the financial impact of purchasing consolidation and inventory optimisation initiatives.

Advanced Analytics & Problem Solving: Identify and investigate inventory discrepancies and data anomalies using ERP, Power BI, and SQL; conduct root cause analysis on issues such as stockouts, overstocks, and slow-moving items; and implement data-driven corrective actions while monitoring KPIs to measure success.

Technology & Tool Management: Manage and maintain data pipelines and connections in Microsoft Azure; write and execute efficient Microsoft SQL queries to Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) data for analysis and reporting while staying current with ERP, Power BI, and Azure updates to leverage new features and improve data processes.

AI Data Analytics: Explore and apply machine learning models and AI services for advanced forecasting, demand sensing, and predictive inventory analysis to proactively manage supply chain risks.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in inventory planning, purchasing analysis, or supply chain analytics, ideally in a multi-warehouse environment with proven experience in a data-centric role utilising inventory or purchasing management systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

Deep understanding of inventory management principles, supply chain processes, and purchasing strategies.

Strong familiarity with ERP systems, particularly Inventory Planning and Purchasing modules.

Solid grasp of financial and operational metrics related to inventory and purchasing.

Demonstrated expertise in Power BI, including data modelling, DAX, and dashboard creation.

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented mindset and focus on accuracy.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to stakeholders.

Strong project management and workflow automation capabilities.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Proactive, solution-focused, and able to identify and resolve complex operational issues.

Strong business acumen with the ability to translate data insights into actionable decisions.

Highly adaptable, quick learner capable of rapidly acquiring new software, technologies, and analytical techniques to meet evolving business needs.

Knowledge of AI and machine learning applications in forecasting and predictive inventory analysis is an advantage.

Personal Attributes

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required to perform this role. Additionally, the successful candidate should possess the following attributes:

Innovative

Strategic Thinker

Problem Solver

Detail-Oriented

Solution Oriented

Analytical

Collaborative

Resourceful

Proactive

Adaptable

Confidential

Self-Motivated

Compensation & Benefits

An attractive remuneration and benefits package is being offered commensurate with the candidates’ experience. Our benefits package includes participation in the Group Life, Medical Insurance and Pension Schemes and opportunities for training & development. Through our Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) you have the opportunity to be a part-owner of GEL (where eligible)—let’s grow together!

Embark on a journey with us, where every day brings new opportunities for growth and success. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to be part of a team that celebrates achievements, come, be a part of our story. Your career adventure starts here!

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