On-Demand Analytics Planner (Marketplace)

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented On-Demand Analytics Planner to join our Marketplace team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper-growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people to join us. We offer market-related benefits, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t get bored, as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This role combines inventory planning, data analysis, and process optimisation to support our fast-paced on-demand services operations. The role is responsible for ensuring efficient inventory replenishment across our dark store network, whilst leveraging data analytics to drive informed decision-making and continuous process improvements.

Your responsibilities will include:

Inventory Planning & Management (70%)

Develop, maintain and optimise replenishment limiting and recommendation systems to ensure stock levels don’t exceed capacities, while maximising key line availability across all regional warehouses.

• Monitor inventory levels and manage the replenishment process to maintain continuous product availability.

• Analyse sales data and inventory reports to forecast needs and adjust inventory levels accordingly.

• Accurately forecast stock levels and fulfilment volumes for budget and operational planning purposes.

Maintain replenishment level controls and clearance processes to adhere to stock plans.

• Act as primary point of contact for DC operations, inbound and supply chain.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their reporting and data analysis needs, collaborate with BI and analytics teams to produce and improve reporting and monitoring.

Process Optimisation & Problem-Solving (30%)

• Identify systematic inefficiencies and develop process improvements.

• Develop and implement automated processes whenever possible.

• Participate in cross-functional team meetings to discuss operational issues and develop solutions.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning and operational processes.

Attributes:

• Essential: Strong SQL skills for database querying and data manipulation

• Essential: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite/Google Workspace (particularly Excel/Sheets)

• Familiarity with GBQ (Google BigQuery) preferred

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

• 1-3 years of experience in technical system design, maintenance and implementation.

• Experience working with data analysis tools: KNIME / alteryx / dataform or other ETL software equivalent.

We seek to Employ an Extraordinary Mind who:

• is respectful but forthright

• is an expert at doing, who can not only design but also execute

• is analytical, able to use data to make decisions

• is competitive, self-directed and strive to be the BEST (GREAT requires a lot of work and does not only happen during business hours

• is passionate about the potential of e-commerce and delivering a world-class customer experience

• is entrepreneurial, thrives under change and accepts it is a constant and always looks for solutions to do something better and faster

• is business SMART. Able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input;

• is curious and challenge the status quo

• is innovative and enjoys iteration

• is collaborative

• will be at the cutting edge of developing new concepts for takealot.com

• thinks like an owner of the business

• is SMART, has INTEGRITY and is HARD WORKING

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind, so come and join us!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference