Data-Driven Supply Chain Analyst (Hybrid)

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance-based incentives

Training & development

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Supply Chain Analyst for a Johannesburg-based hybrid role. The position focuses on optimizing end-to-end supply chain activities including procurement, inventory, logistics, and demand planning.

You will work with data to develop forecasts, monitor KPIs, and provide actionable insights to reduce costs and improve service levels across procurement, inventory, and transportation. Strong analytics and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in supply chain analysis, planning, or operations.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and statistical software (R, Python).
• Experience with supply chain planning software (ERP, WMS, TMS) is a strong asset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for optimization.
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts in collaboration with sales and marketing teams.
• Optimize inventory levels across the network to balance service levels with carrying costs.
• Evaluate and improve logistics and transportation processes to reduce costs and transit times.
• Support procurement activities by analyzing supplier performance and market trends.
• Develop and track KPIs for supply chain operations.
• Create reports and presentations to communicate findings to senior management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement supply chain improvements.
• Identify and assess risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies in supply chain management.

Skills

Excel

SQL

R

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or related field

Tools

ERP

WMS

TMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Supply Chain Analyst for a Johannesburg-based hybrid role. The position focuses on optimizing end-to-end supply chain activities including procurement, inventory, logistics, and demand planning.

You will work with data to develop forecasts, monitor KPIs, and provide actionable insights to reduce costs and improve service levels across procurement, inventory, and transportation. Strong analytics and communication skills are essential.