Business Analyst (Logistics and Distribution)

Boardroom Appointments; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics firm is seeking a Business Analyst to enhance distribution solutions and optimize logistics operations. The candidate should have a BCom Honours in Logistics and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include conducting cost analyses, monitoring projects, and proposing effective logistics solutions. This role demands strong analytical skills and the ability to improve business processes.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years relevant work experience with exposure to business development through analytics.
• Matric.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous solution skill sets for supply chain.
• Conduct costings, logistics solutions, and data preparation on projects.
• Use analytical techniques to build theoretical simulation models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

BCom Honours Logistics

Job description

About the job Business Analyst (Logistics and Distribution)

Purpose of the job:

Provide Distribution Solutions as required by business to achieve its goals

Minimum requirements:

• Matric.
• BCom Honours Logistics
• At least 5 years relevant work experience with exposure to business development through analytics

Responsibilities:

• Provide and Present continuous solution skill sets deemed necessary to supply chain of both internal and external business:
• Conduct costings, logistics solutions, data preparation and monitoring on projects.
• Use analytical techniques to build theoretical simulation models.
• Requires knowledge of all aspects of distribution i.e. vehicle types/sizes, vehicle applications, routing and scheduling, delivery cycles, customer classifications, human resource characteristics etc.
• Deliver and Present optimal solutions that satisfy both the needs of the customer
• Resource optimization studies on current and new customer networks.
• Analysis of simulated distribution network in terms of resources required, variable costing elements etc.
• Costing of simulated and optimized resources.
• Strategic distribution network optimization studies.
• Continuous monitoring and business development of operational solutions:
• Provide internal solutions to projects relating to Logistics and the monitoring of these projects once implemented. Introduce solutions to problems identified by business.
• Interpret the clients as is logistics environment and propose a to be solution, which will be more efficient and productive than the as is.
• Developing of monitoring systems and KPIs to monitor the performance of implemented projects.
• Continuous improvement studies on processes and operational procedures.
• Provide and Update Rates for the business
• Ensure that the rates provided are accurately calculated
• Understand the sales executives request and the customers operational requirements
• Advise the sales team on alternative methods of quoting to ensure that the customers receive the most effective rate.
• Collate information from sales teams to report back to management for future planning
• Calculate increases for existing customers