Operations Analyst - Industrial Engineering

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Analytics training

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking an Operations Analyst with a background in Industrial Engineering to analyze operational data, identify trends, and develop recommendations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity across various business functions.

You will work closely with operational managers to translate data into actionable insights and support forecasting and capacity planning initiatives in a dynamic business environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an quantitative field (Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Economics).
• 1–3 years experience in data/operations analysis or similar role.
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced), SQL, and BI tools (Tableau/Power BI).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify performance trends and areas for improvement.
• Develop reports and dashboards to visualize KPIs for management.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational issues and propose data-driven solutions.
• Assist in development and implementation of process improvements and workflow optimizations.
• Support forecasting and capacity planning based on data analysis.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure data accuracy for Bloemfontein operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Economics, or related quantitative field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Operations Analyst with a background in Industrial Engineering to support their team in Bloemfontein. This role involves analyzing operational data, identifying trends, and developing recommendations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity across various business functions. You will work closely with operational managers to understand their challenges and translate data into actionable insights. This position is ideal for an analytical thinker who enjoys problem-solving and contributing to strategic decision-making within a dynamic business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify performance trends and areas for improvement.
• Develop reports and dashboards to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) for management.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational issues and propose data-driven solutions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements and workflow optimizations.
• Support forecasting and capacity planning initiatives based on data analysis.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure data accuracy and consistency for the Bloemfontein operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 1-3 years of experience in data analysis, operations analysis, or a similar role.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel (advanced), SQL, and BI software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Good understanding of basic industrial engineering principles.
• Effective communication skills for presenting findings to stakeholders in Bloemfontein.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Health insurance and retirement plan options.
• Opportunities for training in advanced analytics and industrial engineering techniques.
• Exposure to diverse operational challenges within the company.
• Supportive team environment in Bloemfontein.