Remote Freight Operations Analyst

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 has a fully remote Freight Operations Analyst opportunity open for candidates in South Africa. The role focuses on analyzing freight movements, costs, and carrier performance to drive cost reductions and service improvements.

You will build dashboards, perform root-cause analyses, and collaborate with operations to optimize routes and load consolidation, while maintaining data integrity and delivering clear management-level insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Statistics, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of freight operations analysis or logistics data analysis experience.
• Proficient in Excel (advanced functions, PivotTables), SQL, and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of freight forwarding, transport modes (air, sea, road), and supply chain principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze freight operations data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports tracking KPIs and performance.
• Pinpoint cost-saving opportunities through root-cause analysis of data.
• Collaborate with operations and management to implement data-driven routing, carrier selection, and load consolidation strategies.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management with actionable recommendations.
• Support ad-hoc analytical requests to drive informed decision-making.
• Ensure data integrity across all analysis and reporting processes.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

WMS

TMS

PivotTables

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in freight forwarding and supply chain solutions, is seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Remote Freight Operations Analyst to join their dynamic team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing freight operations data, identifying trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimization across various transportation modes. You will play a critical role in enhancing operational performance, reducing costs, and improving customer satisfaction by providing data-driven insights and recommendations to management. This role requires a strong aptitude for data analysis, a comprehensive understanding of freight operations, and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly and concisely.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets related to freight movement, costs, transit times, and carrier performance.
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards and reports to track key operational metrics (KPIs) and identify areas for improvement.
• Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in operational data to pinpoint inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations teams and management to develop and implement data-driven strategies for optimizing freight routes, carrier selection, and load consolidation.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational issues and provide actionable recommendations for resolution.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new operational processes and systems.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and technological advancements in freight operations and data analytics.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for senior management, outlining findings, insights, and strategic recommendations.
• Support ad-hoc analytical requests from various departments to drive informed decision-making.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy throughout the analysis and reporting processes.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in freight operations analysis, logistics data analysis, or a similar analytical role.
• Proven ability to analyze complex datasets using tools such as Excel (advanced functions, PivotTables), SQL, and data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of freight forwarding, transportation modes (air, sea, road), and supply chain principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in an understandable format.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote work environment.
• Experience with WMS or TMS (Transportation Management Systems) is a plus.
• Proactive attitude with a strong desire to drive process improvements.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and the chance to significantly impact global logistics operations from the comfort of your own home.
• You will be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and employee well-being.
• This role based in Welkom, Free State (though remote) allows for flexibility and autonomy, empowering you to excel in your career.