Hybrid Supply Chain Analyst: Data-Driven Cost Optimizer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and incentives

Professional development opportunities

Medical and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a highly analytical Supply Chain Analyst to join the team in a hybrid capacity. You will analyze data, build dashboards, and support forecasting, procurement, and logistics improvements to drive efficiency and cost savings.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, strong Excel/SQL skills, and experience with Tableau or Power BI to visualize key metrics for stakeholders in the Gauteng region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Experience in supply chain analysis or similar.
• Advanced Excel skills with data modeling.
• Experience with data visualization and SQL desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret supply chain data, including inventory levels, transportation costs, lead times, and supplier performance.
• Develop reports and dashboards to visualize key supply chain metrics and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for cost reduction within the supply chain network.
• Model the impact of proposed supply chain changes and provide recommendations for optimization.
• Support the implementation of new supply chain strategies, processes, and technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and drive improvements in forecasting, procurement, and logistics operations in Vereeniging.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pivot tables

Data modeling

SQL

Tableau/Power BI

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a highly analytical Supply Chain Analyst to join the team in a hybrid capacity. You will analyze data, build dashboards, and support forecasting, procurement, and logistics improvements to drive efficiency and cost savings.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, strong Excel/SQL skills, and experience with Tableau or Power BI to visualize key metrics for stakeholders in the Gauteng region.