About the position
My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently sourcing for a Business Analyst - Supply Chain / AI Forecasting to join them on a contract basis
Cape Town / 4 days in office / Contract
Role Overview This Senior Business Analyst role focuses on driving supply chain optimisation and AI-enabled forecasting initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key part in delivering enterprise solutions that enhance replenishment accuracy, streamline operations, and support digital transformation within a dynamic retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead discovery phases, contributing to business cases, high-level designs, and requirements.
- Plan and strategise business analysis activities across multiple projects.
- Facilitate workshops, interviews, and stakeholder sessions with executives, business teams, technical specialists, and vendors.
- Conduct impact assessments and document requirements (BRDs, Epics, Features, User Stories with acceptance criteria).
- Map and analyse as-is and to-be processes, identifying gaps and driving improvements.
- Manage UAT and testing cycles, ensuring quality delivery.
- Provide training, BAU support, and ongoing stakeholder engagement.
- Work with data, integrations, and interfaces to support solution design and delivery.
Experience & Competencies
- Minimum 7 years' experience as a Business Analyst.
- Strong retail and supply chain background, with expertise in forecasting and replenishment.
- Exposure to AI forecasting and replenishment systems (Relex experience advantageous).
- Pharmaceutical sector experience beneficial.
- Skilled in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and diverse stakeholder groups.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and documentation skills.
Project Context This role supports an AI Forecasting and Replenishment programme, leveraging advanced technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer service.
If you meet these requirements and would like to apply, please send a copy of your cv
Desired Skills:
- Business Analysis
- Supply Chain
- Retail
Desired Work Experience:
Desired Qualification Level:
