Functional Analyst IT

Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct functional analysis of warehousing systems to identify business requirements and define functional specifications.
• Work with cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, IT, and vendors to design and implement warehousing solutions that meet business requirements.
• Conduct testing and validation of warehousing systems to ensure they are working effectively.
• Collaborate with end-users to identify issues and develop solutions that address their needs.
• Ensure documentation and training materials are up-to-date to support end-users and future system changes.
• Stay current on industry trends and advancements in warehousing technology.
• Perform and assume technical leadership for the configuration, with support from 3rd party vendors
• Provide mentorship to less experienced staff and contribute to the improvement of his/her teams capability

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in functional analysis of warehousing systems in retail.
• Strong understanding of warehousing operations in retail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Related Behavioural Competencies.

• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Eagerness to learn.
• Time Management and ability to meet deadlines and overcome challenges.
• Ability to clearly and concisely articulate problems and explain exactly how to reproduce them.
• Being proactive and taking initiative in your role.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment while being self-directed and highly motivated.
• Team player
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle or other leading WMS systems.
• Experience in a retail environment with multi-channel order fulfilment (e.g. brick and mortar, e-commerce).
• Familiarity with agile methodologies.
• Experience with SQL or other database management tools.

Please note: The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation. Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team, aligned to our Employment Equity plan.