Junior Platform Specialist – Supply Chain
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Overview
Provides entry-level functional support for the Supply Chain platform, focusing on learning inventory management and distribution flows. Assists with inventory updates, basic configuration support, investigates stock discrepancies, and supports optimisation activities.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Information Technology, Health Informatics, or related field
- 1-2 years’ experience in application support, IT operations, or functional roles
- Exposure to retail, pharmacy, clinic, or healthcare environments advantageous
Responsibilities
- Provide first- and second-line functional support for Supply Chain platforms under guidance of senior team members
- Log, analyze, and assist in resolving Finance incidents, defects, and data issues
- Escalate complex or unresolved issues to the Platform Specialist or Senior Platform Specialist
- Support user access, basic configuration, and master data activities in line with controls
- Assist with configuration, testing, and implementation of Supply Chain enhancements and fixes
- Perform and document unit testing and regression testing
- Support UAT activities, including test execution, defect logging, and retesting
- Assist with release validation and post-release checks
- Adhere to change, incident, and problem management processes
- Follow enterprise architecture, integration, and information security standards
- Work within defined procedures, controls, and approval frameworks
- Maintain confidentiality of business and healthcare-related information
- Actively develop platform, domain, and agile delivery skills through coaching and hands-on experience
- Build understanding of end-to-end business processes supported by the platform
- Work as part of a cross-functional platform squad, collaborating with product owners, engineers, integration specialists, and business stakeholders
- Participate in sprint / iteration ceremonies, including planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying delivery, quality, or process improvements
- Support a culture of shared ownership, transparency, and learning
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