Remote Global Supply Chain Analyst for Demand & Optimization

Placements24

Polokwane

Hybrid

ZAR 450,000 - 700,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Fully remote

Professional development

Bonuses potential

Global exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Supply Chain Analyst to optimize our global logistics from a remote home office. You will analyze data, build forecasts, and help shape strategies that reduce costs while improving service levels across regions.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in a related field, at least three years' experience, and advanced Excel, SQL, and BI tool skills. You will collaborate with procurement, operations, and planning teams to drive data-led decisions in a fully remote,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Logistics, Analytics, Economics).
Minimum 3 years of supply chain analysis, logistics, or operations planning.
Advanced Excel, SQL, and BI tools (Tableau/Power BI) proficiency.
Strong understanding of inventory, demand planning, and logistics.

Responsibilities

Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Develop and maintain demand, inventory, and lead-time forecasts.
Monitor KPIs and provide regular reports to management on operations performance.
Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and operations to ensure timely delivery of goods.
Identify and mitigate risks and disruptions within the supply chain.
Support implementation of new supply chain technologies and process improvements.
Conduct cost-benefit analyses for proposed initiatives.
Assist in supplier relationship management and performance monitoring.
Develop and optimize inventory management strategies.