4 Retail Chains jobs in Cape Town

Do you have a passion for streamlining and optimising processes and driving efficiency? Our client, a giant in the Retail space in Africa, is searching for a top-notch Process/Industrial Engineer to join their Supply Chain team.

In this dynamic role, you’ll be the go-to guru for all things process improvement. You’ll analyse, design, implement, and optimize processes across the entire supply chain, ensuring optimal resource utilization and peak performance.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Process Powerhouse: Analyse existing processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop and implement strategies for optimization.
• Project Leader: Spearhead crucial supply chain projects, driving continuous improvement initiatives that boost efficiency and performance.
• Data Detective: Collect, analyse, and interpret data, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure KPIs are consistently met.
• Reporting Rockstar: Compile, coordinate, and publish reports that provide valuable insights and drive informed decision-making.
• Communication Champion: Liaise effectively with various stakeholders across departments, keeping everyone informed and aligned.

We’re looking for someone with:

• An Industrial Engineering Degree: Your technical expertise will be key to optimizing processes.
• 3+ Years of Experience: A proven track record of success in a process/industrial engineering role is essential.
• Retail Savvy (Bonus Points!): Experience in the retail industry will give you a head start in understanding the unique challenges.
• Supply Chain /Logistics knowledge and experience would be ideal
• Project Management Prowess: You’ll be able to manage projects effectively from start to finish.
• Lean & Sigma Skills (Bonus Points!): Experience with these methodologies will be a valuable asset.
• Tech-Savvy: Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace, Looker Studio, and SQL is a must.
• Team Player & Independent Thinker: You can collaborate effectively while also driving projects forward independently.
• South African Citizen: This is a requirement for the position.

You’ll also need:

• Integrity and a Passion for Efficiency: A commitment to doing things right and a drive to continuously improve.
• Problem-Solving Prowess: The ability to identify and tackle challenges head-on.
• A Keen Eye for Detail: Accuracy and a focus on quality are essential.
• Excellent Communication Skills: You can clearly convey complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong Analytical Abilities: You can transform data into actionable insights.

• Location – Cape Town
• Duration – Permanent

If you’re a motivated and results-oriented engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

To apply or for more elaborate details send us a detailed CV via email to (PIE_WP)

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As a Finance Manager, you will establish and maintain financial controls and processes through continuous auditing and reporting of both inputs and outputs. The ideal candidate relishes working with large volumes of data, enjoys the challenge of highly complex business contexts, and, above all else, is passionate about data and analytics. The candidate is comfortable with business intelligence tools and passionately partners with the business to identify strategic opportunities where data-backed insights drive value creation. An effective communicator, the candidate crisply translates analysis result into executive-facing business terms. The candidate works aptly with internal and external teams to push the projects across the finishing line. The candidate is a self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, able to think big (while paying careful attention to detail), and enjoys working in a fast-paced and global team.

Key job responsibilities
Build review routines with the local business, including roll-out and training on related tools
• Own and develop robust mechanisms to inspect growth and profitability of our business, working closely with related business teams
• Establish controllership and approval mechanisms to manage day-to-day profitability
• Invent, simplify, and automate management reporting, working closely with owners in business and Business Intelligence teams across the Amazon world
• Provide strategic guidance, tactical direction, and decision support to business and finance partners
• Lead key analytical projects and contribute to reviews that influence senior leadership decision making
• Develop financial plans for both short and long- term planning exercises, aligning inputs with senior stakeholders worldwide

A day in the life
As a Finance Managers at this level, you take a hands-on role to boost our business performance and efficiency. You establish tight controls over our financials and develop a deep understanding of the mechanics behind our data, ensuring financial reporting is always accurate. You’ll collaborate with partners in different areas worldwide to provide insights on improvements in our operational performance. That will involve deep diving into data, managing our planning processes, and giving team members guidance on more ambiguous areas of our financial environment.- 5+ years of multiple finance and accounting roles experience
- 6+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
- Experience performing ad hoc analysis using advanced Excel
- Experience building and managing financial models for business forecasting and problem solving- MBA, or CPA
- Knowledge of SQL/ETL
- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
- Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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Description
As a Finance Manager, you will establish and maintain financial controls and processes through continuous auditing and reporting of both inputs and outputs. The ideal candidate relishes working with large volumes of data, enjoys the challenge of highly complex business contexts, and, above all else, is passionate about data and analytics. The candidate is comfortable with business intelligence tools and passionately partners with the business to identify strategic opportunities where data-backed insights drive value creation. An effective communicator, the candidate crisply translates analysis result into executive-facing business terms. The candidate works aptly with internal and external teams to push the projects across the finishing line. The candidate is a self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, able to think big (while paying careful attention to detail), and enjoys working in a fast-paced and global team.
Key job responsibilities
Build review routines with the local business, including roll-out and training on related tools
- Own and develop robust mechanisms to inspect growth and profitability of our business, working closely with related business teams
- Establish controllership and approval mechanisms to manage day-to-day profitability
- Invent, simplify, and automate management reporting, working closely with owners in business and Business Intelligence teams across the Amazon world
- Provide strategic guidance, tactical direction, and decision support to business and finance partners
- Lead key analytical projects and contribute to reviews that influence senior leadership decision making
- Develop financial plans for both short and long- term planning exercises, aligning inputs with senior stakeholders worldwide
A day in the life
As a Finance Managers at this level, you take a hands-on role to boost our business performance and efficiency. You establish tight controls over our financials and develop a deep understanding of the mechanics behind our data, ensuring financial reporting is always accurate. You'll collaborate with partners in different areas worldwide to provide insights on improvements in our operational performance. That will involve deep diving into data, managing our planning processes, and giving team members guidance on more ambiguous areas of our financial environment.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of multiple finance and accounting roles experience
- 6+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
- Experience performing ad hoc analysis using advanced Excel
- Experience building and managing financial models for business forecasting and problem solving
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA, or CPA
- Knowledge of SQL/ETL
- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
- Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.