Remote Logistics Analytics Lead

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Global company

Impact Upington region

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Logistics Data Analyst to transform complex logistics data into actionable BI insights. You will collect, clean, analyse, and interpret large datasets covering transportation, warehousing, and inventory to identify trends and support strategic decisions.

The role requires a quantitative background, 5+ years in data analysis, and proficiency with SQL, Excel, and BI tools like Tableau or Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• At least 5 years in a data analysis role, preferably logistics.
• Proficient in SQL, Excel, and BI tools.
• Experience with R or Python is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and structure large volumes of logistics data.
• Analyze transportation costs, transit times, inventory, and warehousing.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track KPIs.
• Forecast logistics demand and identify risks.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with managers to understand data needs.
• Ensure data integrity throughout analysis.
• Stay updated with data analysis tools and best practices.

Skills

SQL

Excel

BI platforms

R/Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Logistics Data Analyst to transform complex logistics data into actionable BI insights. You will collect, clean, analyse, and interpret large datasets covering transportation, warehousing, and inventory to identify trends and support strategic decisions.

The role requires a quantitative background, 5+ years in data analysis, and proficiency with SQL, Excel, and BI tools like Tableau or Power BI.