Hybrid Logistics Analyst: Data-Driven SC Optimizer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Innovative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Logistics Analyst to drive supply chain optimization from Sandton. The role blends on-site strategy with remote analytical work, focusing on data-driven improvements to inventory, transportation, and overall logistics efficiency.

You will develop dashboards, forecast demand, and model scenarios to cut costs while improving service levels. The ideal candidate has strong quantitative skills, SCM knowledge, and the ability to translate data into

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field relevant to SCM/Logistics.
• Proven experience as a Logistics Analyst or similar data-focused role.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL and data visualization software (Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, transportation modes and warehousing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze logistics data to identify trends, bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track KPIs.
• Model and forecast demand to optimize inventory and transportation planning.
• Recommend and implement cost-reduction and efficiency strategies across the supply chain.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless logistics operations.
• Stay abreast of best practices and emerging technologies in logistics and supply chain management.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Logistics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Statistics, Economics, or related quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Logistics Analyst to drive supply chain optimization from Sandton. The role blends on-site strategy with remote analytical work, focusing on data-driven improvements to inventory, transportation, and overall logistics efficiency.

You will develop dashboards, forecast demand, and model scenarios to cut costs while improving service levels. The ideal candidate has strong quantitative skills, SCM knowledge, and the ability to translate data into