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Systems & Automation Engineer - QSR

Build and optimize replenishment automation tooling to scale cross-market demand planning.
Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa
Mid-Level
yesterday
Hungry Lion

Hungry Lion

A South African quick-service restaurant chain specializing in affordable fried chicken meals and family-friendly fast-food offerings.

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Systems & Automation Engineer

The Systems & Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, optimising, and continuously improving Replenishment systems and processes to support a scalable, controlled and efficient supply chain. The role focuses on translating operational challenges into system-driven solutions, reducing manual intervention and supporting the ongoing development and enhancement of the business's bespoke demand planning and replenishment tool to enable consistent execution across multiple markets.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Analyse replenishment processes, system behaviour, and exception drivers to identify improvement opportunities
  • Design and implement system logic, validations, and automation to reduce manual intervention and operational risk
  • Support the development and enhancement of replenishment tools and applications (e.g. AppSheet, AppScript or similar platforms)
  • Standardise replenishment processes, rules, and requirements to enable cross-market scalability
  • Monitor the effectiveness of implemented solutions and drive continuous improvement

Requirements

  • Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
  • Competent in JavaScript, SQL, Excel, and Python
  • Experience with workflow automation or analytics tools
  • Exposure to KNIME or similar tools is advantageous

Competencies

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take ownership
  • Automation- and continuous improvement–driven mindset
  • Ability to translate operational needs into practical system solutions
  • Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Systems & Automation Engineer - QSR
Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa
Engineering
About Hungry Lion
A South African quick-service restaurant chain specializing in affordable fried chicken meals and family-friendly fast-food offerings.