Hybrid Pharma Supply Chain Analyst: Data & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid & pension benefits

Hybrid role in Vereeniging

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Analyst in Vereeniging to optimize the distribution of medicines in a regulated environment. You will analyze data, monitor inventory and lead times, and collaborate across Procurement, Logistics and Sales to drive efficiency and reduce costs.

The role emphasizes a strong analytical mindset, knowledge of cold chain and regulatory compliance, and the ability to translate insights into actionable improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Logistics, BA, or related field.
• 3+ years in supply chain analysis, pharma/healthcare preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with Excel, SQL, BI tools.
• Understanding of cold chain and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain data including inventory, lead times, and costs.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose data-driven solutions.
• Develop dashboards to track KPIs and performance.
• Support demand forecasting and inventory planning.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Logistics, Sales and suppliers.
• Assist in evaluating logistics providers and routes.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulations and quality standards.
• Support implementation of new supply chain technologies.
• Prepare reports and management presentations.
• Contribute to projects for visibility, resilience, sustainability.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Data analysis

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Logistics/BA/related

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

Forecasting software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Analyst in Vereeniging to optimize the distribution of medicines in a regulated environment. You will analyze data, monitor inventory and lead times, and collaborate across Procurement, Logistics and Sales to drive efficiency and reduce costs.

The role emphasizes a strong analytical mindset, knowledge of cold chain and regulatory compliance, and the ability to translate insights into actionable improvements.