Planning Analyst

About the role

The Planning Analyst will support OneCart’s delivery operations by gathering, analysing and reporting on data to drive demand planning and operational efficiency. You will work closely with operations, finance and growth teams to turn raw data into actionable insights that guide decision‑making across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Own the design, development and maintenance of metrics, reports and analytical models aligned with business objectives.
• Define data elements and structures to enable robust reporting and analytics.
• Develop and maintain forecasting models for delivery demand, driver supply and vehicle capacity.
• Prepare and deliver business reviews, highlighting risks, mitigation strategies and performance trends.
• Ensure data integrity through systematic procedures and identify opportunities to improve data quality.
• Collaborate with operations and finance to build weekly, monthly and quarterly data processes supporting modelling and analytics.
• Create and maintain dashboards and reports for tracking goals, key results and operational performance.
• Conduct risk analysis related to demand changes and communicate impacts to stakeholders.

Required profile

• Matric qualification with relevant NQF7 business or analytical education.
• Experience in data‑driven planning, forecasting or business intelligence within a logistics or transport environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting findings to cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Data analysis and reporting.
• Forecasting model development.
• Business intelligence dashboard creation.
• Knowledge of master data management principles.