Remote Global Logistics & Supply Chain Analyst

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remote salary package

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Performance bonuses

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Senior Supply Chain Analyst to optimize global logistics, forecast demand, and drive cost savings from your home office.

You'll analyze complex data, build forecasting models, collaborate with procurement, logistics, and sales, and present insights to senior leadership. A strong technical foundation with ERP experience and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
• A Master's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in supply chain analysis, logistics, or operations management.
• Proven expertise in demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and transportation management.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, R, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex global supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated demand forecasting models to optimize inventory levels.
• Evaluate and recommend strategies for cost reduction across transportation, warehousing, and inventory.
• Monitor KPIs for the supply chain and report on performance against targets.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and sales teams and external carriers and suppliers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Remote work

Problem-solving

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain or related

Master's preferred

Tools

SQL

Python

R

SAP/Oracle

APS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Senior Supply Chain Analyst to optimize global logistics, forecast demand, and drive cost savings from your home office.

You'll analyze complex data, build forecasting models, collaborate with procurement, logistics, and sales, and present insights to senior leadership. A strong technical foundation with ERP experience and excellent communication are essential.