Logistics and Supply Chain Analyst

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance‑dr

Medical aid and retirement fund

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Impactful role in Mpumalanga logistics

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a data-driven Logistics and Supply Chain Analyst to join the team in Nelspruit (Mpumalanga). This role focuses on identifying inefficiencies, optimizing processes, and delivering actionable insights to improve operational performance.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in analytics and strong skills with Excel, SQL, and BI tools, enabling effective reporting on inventory, transportation and warehousing data to support management decisions.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in logistics analytics or a similar analytical role.
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and business intelligence tools (Tableau/Power BI).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent reporting and presentation abilities.
• Knowledge of supply chain operations and logistics principles.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data on logistics and supply chain performance.
• Identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.
• Develop reports and dashboards to track KPIs and present findings to management.
• Assist in forecasting demand and planning inventory levels to optimize stock availability.
• Collaborate with logistics and operations teams to implement improvements.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and best practices in supply chain management.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Industrial Engineering / Statistics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a data-driven and analytical Logistics and Supply Chain Analyst to join their team in Nelspruit . This role is critical for identifying inefficiencies, optimizing supply chain processes, and providing actionable insights to improve operational performance. You will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data related to inventory, transportation, and warehousing, developing reports, and recommending strategies for cost reduction and service enhancement. The ideal candidate will have a strong aptitude for quantitative analysis and a deep understanding of logistics principles, supporting operations in Mpumalanga .

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data on logistics and supply chain performance.
• Identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.
• Develop reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and present findings to management.
• Assist in forecasting demand and planning inventory levels to optimize stock availability.
• Collaborate with logistics and operations teams to implement recommended improvements.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and best practices in supply chain management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 2-4 years of experience as a logistics analyst or in a similar analytical role.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and business intelligence software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain operations and logistics principles.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund options.
• Generous paid time off and leave benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and further training.
• A challenging role with significant impact in the logistics sector in Nelspruit.