Business Analyst (Logistics And Distribution)

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Business Analyst skilled in distribution and analytics. The successful candidate will provide innovative logistics solutions, conduct cost studies, and optimize distribution networks. Candidates must hold a BCom Honours in Logistics and have a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include Matric and a BCom Honours in Logistics.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience required.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in business development through analytics.

Responsibilities

• Provide distribution solutions and monitor logistics operations.
• Conduct costings and logistics solutions for projects.
• Analyze and optimize distribution networks.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Resource optimization

Logistics solutions

Problem-solving

Costing analysis

Education

BCom Honours in Logistics

Matric

Job description

Business Analyst (Logistics and Distribution)

About the job

Purpose of the job: Provide distribution solutions as required by the business to achieve its goals.

Minimum requirements: Matric, BCom Honours in Logistics, at least 5 years relevant work experience with exposure to business development through analytics.

Responsibilities

1. Provide and present continuous solution skill sets necessary for the supply chain of both internal and external business.
2. Conduct costings, logistics solutions, data preparation, and monitoring on projects.
3. Use analytical techniques to build theoretical simulation models.
4. Possess knowledge of all aspects of distribution, including vehicle types/sizes, vehicle applications, routing and scheduling, delivery cycles, customer classifications, and human resource characteristics.
5. Deliver and present optimal solutions that satisfy customer needs.
6. Perform resource optimization studies on current and new customer networks.
7. Analyze simulated distribution networks in terms of resources required and variable costing elements.
8. Cost simulated and optimized resources.
9. Conduct strategic distribution network optimization studies.
10. Continuously monitor and develop operational solutions, providing internal solutions related to logistics and monitoring their implementation.
11. Introduce solutions to problems identified by the business.
12. Interpret the client's current logistics environment and propose more efficient and productive 'to be' solutions.
13. Develop monitoring systems and KPIs to track the performance of implemented projects.
14. Perform continuous improvement studies on processes and operational procedures.
15. Provide and update rates for the business, ensuring accurate calculations.
16. Understand sales requests and customer operational requirements.
17. Advise the sales team on alternative quoting methods to ensure effective rates.
18. Collate information from sales teams for management reporting and future planning.
19. Calculate increases for existing customers.

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