Remote FMCG Supply Chain Data Analyst

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 984,000 - 1,477,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an FMCG Supply Chain Analyst to optimize our client's supply chain operations through data analysis, dashboards, and strategic recommendations. This fully remote role offers flexibility and the chance to impact efficiency and costs across inventory, logistics, and procurement.

You will analyze performance indicators, forecast demand, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost reductions while maintaining product availability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Supply Chain Analyst or Data Analyst, preferably in FMCG.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Python, R) and data visualization.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Research, Data Science or related quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement across inventory, logistics, and procurement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track KPIs such as lead times, inventory turnover, and transportation costs.
• Collaborate with supply chain, operations and sales to implement data-driven cost reduction and efficiency strategies.
• Forecast demand and optimize inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing holding costs.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to logistics and transportation networks to reduce expenses and improve delivery times.
• Support development and implementation of new supply chain technologies and systems.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for proposed supply chain initiatives.
• Identify risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices in supply chain management.
• Prepare presentations and reports to communicate findings to management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an FMCG Supply Chain Analyst to optimize our client's supply chain operations through data analysis, dashboards, and strategic recommendations. This fully remote role offers flexibility and the chance to impact efficiency and costs across inventory, logistics, and procurement.

You will analyze performance indicators, forecast demand, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost reductions while maintaining product availability.