JOB DETAILS
Operations Analyst: Africa
CompanyPernod Ricard
LocationJohannesburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 8, 2026
About The Company
Pernod Ricard is a convivial, responsible and successful global wine and spirits group and the #1 premium spirits organisation in the world. The Group represents 240 premium brands available in more than 160 countries. We are 18,500 exceptionally talented people worldwide with our own salesforce in 73 countries.
Our portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the market with every major category of wine and spirits, providing Pernod Ricard with a unique competitive advantage. To keep growing our business, transforming our industry and making a positive impact on the world, we believe in the power of human connection. Creating ‘convivialité’ is our business and our raison d’être.
As ‘créateurs de convivialité’, our purpose is to turn every social interaction into a genuine, friendly and responsible experience of sharing. We believe there can be no convivialité with excess and strive to be sustainable and responsible at every step, from grain to glass.
You must be of legal drinking age to follow and only share with others of age. Enjoy our brands responsibly.
UGC policy: https://bit.ly/41XEYbx
About the Role
Job Purpose
The Operations Analyst provides a single, reliable view of end-to-end supply chain performance across Africa and converts operational, logistics, systems and cost data into actionable business insights. The role integrates performance reporting, logistics cost optimisation, process standardisation, systems enablement and transformation tracking to improve service, cost, visibility, control and operational efficiency. It serves as a central analytical and coordination point across markets, functions and external partners, supporting fact-based decision-making and continuous improvement in complex African operating environments.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Performance visibility and reporting
- Build and maintain standard dashboards covering OTIF, cost, inventory, lead time, transport and service performance.
- Consolidate supply chain KPIs across Africa and deliver monthly, quarterly, annual and HQ reporting on time and in full.
- Translate data into clear insights, risks, opportunities and recommendations for performance reviews.
Data integrity, systems and automation
- Validate, reconcile and govern data across ERP, planning, tracking and reporting platforms.
- Monitor data quality, system accuracy and adoption; support implementation and stabilisation of planning and operational systems.
- Identify automation opportunities and act as the interface between Operations and IT/Tech.
- Drive adoption of Cargo Flows, CONNECT and other visibility tools.
Cost-to-serve and cost optimisation
- Lead monthly and quarterly cost-to-serve reviews and analyse logistics spend, budget variances and cost drivers.
- Provide remediation plans, support bottom-up budgeting and quantify initiative impact and value delivery.
- Identify savings, cost avoidance and efficiency opportunities across freight and operations.
Process excellence and standardisation
- Develop and maintain SOPs and common operating practices across markets.
- Identify process inefficiencies and lead or support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drive process consistency, cycle-time reduction, compliance and best-practice sharing while allowing for market realities.
Transformation and change delivery
- Support transformation initiatives and track milestones, risks, actions, savings and benefits realisation.
- Assist with user training, change management and adoption of new tools and processes.
- Measure and report performance improvements and escalate delivery risks or delays.
Stakeholder and portfolio performance support
- Collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, Sales, Customer Service, Finance, Procurement, IT/Tech, country teams and external partners.
- Support quarterly and annual operational and portfolio performance reviews, including hit-list and action tracking.
- Communicate performance gaps, root causes, decisions and required actions in a clear and timely manner.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Analytics or a related field
- 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, planning, performance management or operations analysis
- Strong FMCG experience, preferably in high-volume and multi-market operations
- Practical experience with cross-border logistics, cost analytics, process improvement, systems and performance reporting
- Experience working within centralised or regional operating models and coordinating multiple stakeholders
Key Competencies
- Strong knowledge of African supply chain operations, logistics networks, corridors and cross-border complexities
- Advanced data analysis, interpretation, scenario modelling and structured problem solving
- Performance management, KPI design, dashboarding and insight generation
- Financial, cost-to-serve and logistics cost analytics
- Experience with ERP systems, planning tools, tracking solutions and reporting platforms
- Process mapping, SOP development, continuous improvement and systems enablement
- Ability to simplify complex data into clear recommendations for decision-makers
- Strong communication, collaboration and influence across functions, markets and external partners
- High attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date:
2027-01-01Target End Date:
Key Skills
Supply chain operationsLogisticsData analysisPerformance reportingCost optimizationProcess standardizationERP systemsKPI designScenario modellingContinuous improvementFMCGCross-border logisticsStakeholder managementBusiness analyticsChange managementAutomation
Categories
LogisticsData & AnalyticsManagement & LeadershipFinance & Accounting
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Operations Analyst will provide a reliable view of end-to-end supply chain performance across Africa by converting operational and logistics data into actionable business insights. They will lead performance reporting, cost optimization initiatives, and process standardization to improve overall supply chain efficiency.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
19430
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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