Remote Logistics Analytics & Optimization Analyst

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical and self-motivated Remote Logistics Operations Analyst to join a globally distributed team. The role focuses on analyzing complex logistics data, building dashboards, and delivering data-driven insights that optimize supply chain performance across regions.

Responsibilities include forecasting, root cause analysis, and proposing improvements. This remote position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related quantitative field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in logistics analysis, supply chain analytics, or a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, R, Excel, and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Able to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets related to logistics operations, including costs, delivery times, inventory, and warehouse performance.
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize KPIs and operational metrics.
• Identify trends and anomalies to uncover opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand needs and provide analytical support.
• Develop predictive models and forecasts to anticipate future logistics demands.
• Recommend and implement process improvements and technological solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational issues and propose corrective actions.
• Prepare presentations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/Statistics/OR

Master's degree preferred

Tools

WMS

TMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical and self-motivated Remote Logistics Operations Analyst to join a globally distributed team. The role focuses on analyzing complex logistics data, building dashboards, and delivering data-driven insights that optimize supply chain performance across regions.

Responsibilities include forecasting, root cause analysis, and proposing improvements. This remote position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional