TMS Analyst
The South African Breweries SAB · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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Key Roles and Responsibilities: TMS Operations and Administration
- Execute daily Transport Management System TMS planning activities, including IDP planning and urgent order management.
- Manage and maintain master data within TMS, including carriers, SKUs, equipment, vehicle availability, travel times, and FTCT parameters.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system-related issues affecting load creation and planning, including declared value, pallet validation, weight verification, and date controls.
- Maintain and update TMS standard operating procedures SOPs for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support transport scheduling activities and ensure compliance with Logistics Control Process LCP requirements.
Reporting, Analytics and Performance Management
- Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards and reports to provide actionable logistics insights.
- Track, analyze, and report Transport Management System KPIs and Performance Indicators PIs aligned to Logistics Strategy objectives, including LSA, WPS, M1, M2, M3, and M4 measures.
- Produce carrier performance scorecards and provide visibility of performance through automated reporting solutions.
- Convert complex data into meaningful business insights and recommendations for decision-making.
- Ensure accuracy, integrity, and availability of logistics data for operational and strategic reporting.
Continuous Improvement and Optimization
- Identify opportunities to improve TMS functionality, processes, and system capabilities.
- Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Maintain and enhance macro-enabled Excel tools used for TMS uploads and data processing.
- Support implementation and delivery of TMS-related projects and system enhancements.
- Challenge current ways of working and recommend innovative solutions to improve logistics performance.
Stakeholder Management and Collaboration
- Prepare data, reports, and action logs to support weekly operational and system review meetings.
- Collaborate with logistics teams, carriers, planners, and system providers to resolve operational and system challenges.
- Build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to align transport operations with business objectives.
- Present findings, insights, and recommendations clearly to operational and management teams.
Key Competencies
Technical Competencies
- Advanced Power BI dashboard development and data visualization.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including macros and complex data analysis.
- SAP proficiency.
- Strong logistics and transport management systems knowledge.
- Data analytics and reporting expertise.
- Process improvement and automation capability.
- Project support and implementation skills.
Behavioural Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Excellent planning, organizing, and prioritization skills.
- Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to challenge the status quo and drive innovation.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in diverse and multicultural teams.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years' experience within Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport Operations, or a related environment.
- Proven experience working with Transport Management Systems TMS.
- Experience in logistics reporting, analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience in Power BI dashboard development and automated reporting solutions.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including macros and data modelling.
- Advanced Power BI development and reporting skills.
- SAP knowledge and practical experience.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines.
- Strong presentation and stakeholder management capability.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate reporting and data-driven insights.