Operations Analyst

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl is seeking a meticulous Operations Analyst to join their client’s team, focusing on gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement within production and logistical processes.

This role develops reports and dashboards that provide actionable insights to management, driving data-informed decision-making with collaboration across operations and engineering and a strong emphasis on accuracy, problem-solving, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 2+ years of experience in an operations analysis or industrial engineering support role.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel (advanced), SQL, and data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of industrial operations and supply chain principles.
• Effective communication skills for reporting findings and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze operational data from various sources, including production, inventory, and logistics.
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards and reports to track key operational metrics (KPIs).
• Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
• Collaborate with operations managers and industrial engineers to translate data insights into actionable recommendations.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational issues and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Assist in forecasting, capacity planning, and resource allocation based on data analysis.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's in Business Analytics

Bachelor's in Statistics

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous Operations Analyst to join their team in Paarl , contributing to the optimization of their industrial operations. This role focuses on gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement within production and logistical processes. You will be instrumental in developing reports and dashboards that provide actionable insights to management, driving data-informed decision-making. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and a solid understanding of industrial engineering principles. This position offers a significant opportunity to influence operational strategies and contribute to the company's growth through enhanced efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze operational data from various sources, including production, inventory, and logistics.
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards and reports to track key operational metrics (KPIs).
• Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
• Collaborate with operations managers and industrial engineers to translate data insights into actionable recommendations.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational issues and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Assist in forecasting, capacity planning, and resource allocation based on data analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 2+ years of experience in an operations analysis or industrial engineering support role.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel (advanced), SQL, and data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of industrial operations and supply chain principles.
• Effective communication skills for reporting findings and recommendations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in data analytics.
• A collaborative and data-driven work environment.
• Work-life balance initiatives and paid time off.