Senior Supply Chain Analyst

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance-based incentives

Staff discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is sourcing a Senior Supply Chain Analyst for their client, a leading national retailer, to optimize end-to-end supply chain operations from procurement to distribution. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and actionable insights to enhance cost-effectiveness, speed, and reliability.

The successful candidate will apply advanced analytics, model supply chain scenarios, and design dashboards to monitor KPIs while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Research, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain analysis, logistics, or operations management.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and modeling using Excel, SQL, and statistical software (R, Python).
• Experience with supply chain planning and execution software (ERP, WMS, TMS).
• Excellent understanding of supply chain principles, inventory management, and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement in cost, efficiency, and service levels.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory levels, reduce lead times, and improve forecast accuracy.
• Manage and evaluate the performance of logistics providers and third-party suppliers.
• Design and implement robust reporting mechanisms and dashboards to track key supply chain metrics.
• Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to ensure seamless flow of goods.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings throughout the supply chain, including transportation, warehousing, and inventory holding.
• Develop and refine supply chain models and simulations to assess the impact of various strategies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices.
• Support the implementation of new supply chain technologies and systems.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to senior management for strategic decision-making.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Excel

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

ERP

WMS

TMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading national retailer, is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Supply Chain Analyst to join their operations team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA . This critical role involves optimizing the end-to-end supply chain, from procurement and inventory management to logistics and distribution. You will be responsible for analyzing complex data, identifying inefficiencies, and developing data-driven solutions to improve cost-effectiveness, speed, and reliability across the supply chain. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of supply chain principles, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies that enhance operational performance. This is a hands-on role requiring collaboration with various departments, including procurement, warehousing, and transportation.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement in cost, efficiency, and service levels.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory levels, reduce lead times, and improve forecast accuracy.
• Manage and evaluate the performance of logistics providers and third-party suppliers.
• Design and implement robust reporting mechanisms and dashboards to track key supply chain metrics.
• Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to ensure seamless flow of goods.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings throughout the supply chain, including transportation, warehousing, and inventory holding.
• Develop and refine supply chain models and simulations to assess the impact of various strategies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices.
• Support the implementation of new supply chain technologies and systems.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to senior management for strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Research, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain analysis, logistics, or operations management.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and modeling using tools such as Excel, SQL, and statistical software (e.g., R, Python).
• Experience with supply chain planning and execution software (e.g., ERP, WMS, TMS).
• Excellent understanding of supply chain principles, inventory management, and logistics.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Experience in the retail sector is a significant advantage.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive annual salary of ZAR , comprehensive medical aid, a retirement fund, performance-based incentives, generous staff discounts, and opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company.