Logistics Data Analyst - Insights & Optimization

Placements24

Mossel Bay

On-site

ZAR 420,000 - 660,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid & retirement fund

Professional development

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Mossel Bay location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Logistics Data Analyst for Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role involves transforming complex logistics data into actionable insights, collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data from WMS, TMS, and ERP systems to improve efficiency.

You will develop dashboards in Tableau or Power BI, work with SQL and Excel, and present findings to both technical and business audiences.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field is required.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analysis, preferably in logistics or supply chain.
Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
Strong experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, VBA).
Experience with statistical analysis and modeling techniques.

Responsibilities

Collect, clean, and prepare large datasets from WMS, TMS, and ERP systems.
Perform in-depth data analysis to identify trends and anomalies in logistics operations.
Develop and maintain dashboards/reports using Tableau/Power BI to track KPIs.
Analyze transportation costs, delivery times, inventory levels, and warehouse metrics.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements in the supply chain.
Collaborate with logistics managers to understand data needs and provide insights.
Develop predictive models to forecast demand and optimize inventory.
Present findings to stakeholders in a clear, concise manner.
Ensure data integrity via quality checks and validation.