Remote FMCG Supply Chain Analyst: Optimize Logistics

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 380,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Career growth opportunities

Home office stipend

Flexible schedule

Performance reviews and career path

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Supply Chain Analyst to optimize logistics for a leading FMCG company. The role focuses on analyzing data, building dashboards, and delivering data-driven recommendations from anywhere in the world.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, monitor KPIs, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a fully remote setting. A 2–4 year background in supply chain analytics is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field as listed.
• 2-4 years of supply chain analysis or logistics experience.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel, SQL, and Python.
• Experience with ERP systems is beneficial.
• Understanding of FMCG logistics is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain data including inventory, transport costs, lead times, and delivery performance.
• Identify trends and root causes of supply chain issues.
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize KPIs.
• Provide data-driven optimization recommendations for inventory and transportation.
• Support supply chain improvement projects and cross-functional collaboration.
• Monitor performance of logistics providers and vendors.
• Assist in supply chain modeling and scenario planning.
• Stay updated on best practices and new technologies in logistics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field (Supply Chain Management, Logistics, OR Industrial Engineering)

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Supply Chain Analyst to optimize logistics for a leading FMCG company. The role focuses on analyzing data, building dashboards, and delivering data-driven recommendations from anywhere in the world.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, monitor KPIs, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a fully remote setting. A 2–4 year background in supply chain analytics is preferred.