Remote Industrial Operations Analyst: Data-Driven Optimizer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote schedule

Access to analytics tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Industrial Operations Analyst to support remote operations in Rustenburg, SA. The role focuses on turning data into actionable insights to optimize production, supply chain, and logistics across the organization.

You will work independently while collaborating virtually with site managers and operations teams in the North West region. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of data or operations analysis experience, strong skills in Excel, SQL,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Industrial/Operations Research/Statistics)
• 3+ years in data analysis, operations analysis, or industrial engineering roles
• Strong proficiency in data analysis software and BI tools such as Excel, SQL, Python/R, Tableau, Power BI

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets related to production, inventory, and logistics.
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize KPIs and trends.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and efficiency gains.
• Model and simulate operational scenarios to evaluate impacts of changes.
• Provide data-backed recommendations to management for strategic decisions.
• Stay updated on industry practices and analytics technologies.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering/Operations Research/Statistics

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Industrial Operations Analyst to support remote operations in Rustenburg, SA. The role focuses on turning data into actionable insights to optimize production, supply chain, and logistics across the organization.

You will work independently while collaborating virtually with site managers and operations teams in the North West region. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of data or operations analysis experience, strong skills in Excel, SQL,