At Embelo, we’re dedicated to helping founders of consulting businesses start and scale efficiently. Backed by our UK-based investors and clients, we deliver exceptional client services to a growing group of UK businesses, combining technical expertise, South African spirit, and the latest in AI-powered services. One of our key UK partners, Inference , is a leader in supply chain transformations. Now building a specialist capability in Cape Town a team who is focusing on manufacturing planning within the Food & Beverage sector, helping clients optimise production, inventory, and supply in complex, fast-moving environments. Role Overview Excited to now be expanding our RELEX capability and are hiring Solutions Consultants to support delivery across manufacturing-focused implementations and ongoing system optimisation. These roles will work closely with clients to design, configure with SQL, debug existing code and implement RELEX solutions across demand, supply, and production planning in Food & Bev environments - where shelf-life, variability, and operational constraints are critical. You will be working with existing live implementations and optimising current SQL configuration. Location This is a hybrid role based in Cape Town approx. 3 days in the office 8-5pm. If you’re applying from another location, please be aware relocation to Cape Town will be required and would need to be arranged personally. Role Description This role blends technical configuration, business process understanding, and client-facing consulting, making it ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, collaboration, and shaping scalable supply chain solutions. Support customers throughout the full lifecycle: from purchase to go-live and ongoing continuous service. Lead and participate in customer workshops and calls, including design, configuration, and playback sessions. Provide expert advice on software and Supply Chain Management to deliver added value. Collaborate with customers to understand business requirements and translate them into effective processes and solutions. Own and manage the configuration plan, integrate it into project plans, provide time estimates, and escalate delays. Design and consult on changes to business logic and system configuration. Define and monitor KPIs to measure customer success. Lead and participate in customer workshops and calls, including design, configuration, and playback sessions. What You Bring We’re looking for someone who combines technical RELEX Solutions expertise, consulting know-how, and strong client empathy. Excellent knowledge of SQL for basic data validation, analysis, and troubleshooting within planning systems Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or 3 to 4 years relevant experience working with retail customers and with retail planning processes. Experience in supply chain or production planning within manufacturing Exposure to Food & Beverage environments (advantageous) Hands-on experience with RELEX or similar tools (e.g. SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis) Strong understanding of forecasting, inventory, and production planning Excellent communication and workshop facilitation skills Ability to bridge business needs and technical configuration What we consider as an advantage Proven track record of successful client work and implementations Experience in either supply chain management and/or business analytics Any other languages at a high level of competency Working With Us Inference Chain are a young and fast-growing consultancy built by people who are naturally curious and passionate about lifelong learning. If you’re driven and want to help shape the early stages of a dynamic business, we’d love to have you on board. You’ll be part of a team driving excellence, growing together, and we’ll be having plenty of fun along the way. We’re committed to hiring future leaders who will help shape our next chapter, and we’ll invest in your growth through access to the latest technology, hands-on experience, mentorship and ongoing training and certifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr