Fully Remote Inventory Data Analyst - Optimize Stock Profit

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive virtual environment

Access to tools and data

Performance feedback

Career progression

Remote work nationwide

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Remote Retail Inventory Analyst to manage inventory data, forecast demand, and optimize stock across all channels from anywhere in South Africa. You will drive strategies to minimize stockouts and reduce excess inventory while collaborating with procurement and sales teams.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with ERP and Excel in a fully remote SA setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Inventory Analyst or similar in retail/e-commerce.
• Strong analytical and quantitative data interpretation.
• Proficiency with Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and inventory software.
• Experience with demand forecasting techniques.
• Understanding of inventory control and supply chain processes.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, business, statistics, or related field.
• ERP systems knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze inventory levels across warehouses and channels.
• Develop accurate demand forecasts from historical data and trends.
• Implement inventory control strategies to optimize stock and costs.
• Identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory and recommend actions.
• Collaborate with procurement and sales to ensure timely stock replenishment.
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies and perform cycle counts.
• Prepare detailed inventory reports with KPIs and insights.
• Assess supplier performance related to lead times and accuracy.
• Identify process improvements in inventory management.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and new technologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Inventory management software

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Remote Retail Inventory Analyst to manage inventory data, forecast demand, and optimize stock across all channels from anywhere in South Africa. You will drive strategies to minimize stockouts and reduce excess inventory while collaborating with procurement and sales teams.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with ERP and Excel in a fully remote SA setting.