Hybrid Graduate Operations Analyst — Supply Chain & Analytics

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentorship program

Medical aid assistance

Provident fund

Annual performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Graduate Operations Analyst for its Mossel Bay operations. You will analyze inventory, logistics and production data, identify bottlenecks, and support improvement initiatives to raise efficiency and cut costs. The role blends office collaboration with remote work.

Ideal candidates hold a related bachelor’s degree and demonstrate strong analytics, Excel skills, and a proactive, collaborative mindset for cross-functional projects in a growing supply chain environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel and data visualization basics.
• Familiarity with supply chain and logistics concepts.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyse operational data related to inventory, logistics, and production.
• Identify efficiency improvements and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards for KPIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement changes.
• Support forecasting and planning activities for demand.
• Conduct root cause analysis and propose corrective actions.
• Assist in optimizing warehouse operations and routes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Pivot tables

Data visualization

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Graduate Operations Analyst for its Mossel Bay operations. You will analyze inventory, logistics and production data, identify bottlenecks, and support improvement initiatives to raise efficiency and cut costs. The role blends office collaboration with remote work.

Ideal candidates hold a related bachelor’s degree and demonstrate strong analytics, Excel skills, and a proactive, collaborative mindset for cross-functional projects in a growing supply chain environment.