Remote Logistics Analytics Specialist

Placements24

Willows (CA)

Remote

USD 36,000 - 54,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Logistics Data Analyst to join a rapidly expanding e-commerce logistics provider. You will analyze large datasets, build dashboards, and deliver insights to improve transportation, warehousing, and last-mile operations.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, 3+ years in data analysis for logistics, and strong SQL, Tableau/Power BI, Python or R. You will work independently from anywhere in South Africa, collaborating with cross-functional

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science or Statistics.
3+ years of data analysis experience, focused on logistics or supply chain.
Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
Advanced skills in Tableau and/or Power BI.
Experience with Python or R is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets from logistics sources (WMS, TMS, carrier data).
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track KPIs (on-time delivery, cost per mile, inventory turns).
Identify operational inefficiencies and propose data-backed solutions.
Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives and troubleshoot issues.
Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and IT teams to understand data needs.
Perform trend analysis, forecasting, and predictive modeling related to logistics performance.
Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in logistics analytics.
Ensure data integrity across reporting outputs.
Contribute to data collection and reporting tool development.