FMCG Supply Chain Analyst — Data-Driven Growth Path

Placements24; Vereeniging; Sur place; ZAR 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive entry-level salary

Comprehensive medical aid

Provident fund

Training and development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 invites applications for a Supply Chain Analyst based in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role focuses on analyzing data to optimize inventory, transportation, warehousing, and demand forecasting within a fast-moving consumer goods environment.

You will develop reports and dashboards, collaborate with procurement, sales, and operations, and help implement strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years’ experience and strong Excel/SQL/Power BI skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics).
• 1–3 years in a supply chain or logistics role, preferably FMCG.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficient in Excel, SQL, Power BI.
• Understanding of inventory, warehousing, and transportation fundamentals.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration abilities.

Responsabilités

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data across inventory, transport, warehousing, and demand forecasting.
• Identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities in the supply chain.
• Create reports and dashboards tracking KPIs.
• Support development and implementation of supply chain strategies.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, and operations to ensure smooth flow.
• Assist in inventory management to minimize stockouts and reduce excess stock.
• Evaluate and suggest improvements to logistics and routes.
• Monitor supplier performance and contribute to supplier relationships.
• Support demand forecasting to optimize inventory levels.

Connaissances

Data analysis

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Analytical thinking

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Outils

ERP systems

Forecasting tools

Description du poste

Placements24 invites applications for a Supply Chain Analyst based in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role focuses on analyzing data to optimize inventory, transportation, warehousing, and demand forecasting within a fast-moving consumer goods environment.

You will develop reports and dashboards, collaborate with procurement, sales, and operations, and help implement strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years’ experience and strong Excel/SQL/Power BI skills.