Remote FMCG Supply Chain Analyst – Data-Driven Optimizer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Supply Chain Analyst to optimize FMCG operations. You will analyze data, build dashboards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost reductions and improve service levels.

With 3–5 years of analytics experience, you will model scenarios, forecast demand, and ensure data integrity across systems. This fully remote position offers professional development and the chance to influence end-to-end supply chain performance from anywhere

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, statistics, mathematics or related quantitative field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a supply chain analytics role, preferably in FMCG.
• Proven data analysis, modeling and reporting skills using Excel/SQL/Python/R.
• Strong understanding of inventory, logistics and demand planning; data visualization a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends and areas for improvement in inventory, logistics and forecasting.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track KPIs and drive decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and implement recommendations.
• Model supply chain scenarios to assess impact on costs, service levels and efficiency.
• Identify cost reduction and process optimization opportunities within the supply chain.
• Assist in demand forecasting and inventory planning to minimize stockouts or overstocking.
• Support implementation of new supply chain technologies and systems.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in supply chain analytics.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure data integrity across supply chain systems and reports.

Skills

Data analysis

Data modeling

Reporting

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Supply Chain Analyst to optimize FMCG operations. You will analyze data, build dashboards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost reductions and improve service levels.

With 3–5 years of analytics experience, you will model scenarios, forecast demand, and ensure data integrity across systems. This fully remote position offers professional development and the chance to influence end-to-end supply chain performance from anywhere