Remote Logistics Analytics & Optimization Analyst

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote work allowance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Logistics Operations Analyst to optimize the logistics network across regions. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI dashboards, and continuous improvement in a fully remote setting in South Africa.

You will analyze shipping, inventory, and transportation data, collaborate with remote teams, and present concise recommendations to drive efficiency and scalability for our client's supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Logistics Analyst, Operations Analyst, or similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze logistics data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track KPIs for logistics operations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and partners to implement improvements.
• Research and evaluate new logistics technologies and strategies.
• Support planning and execution of logistics projects.
• Provide data-driven insights to support strategic decisions.
• Prepare presentations and reports for management highlighting findings.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, or related quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Logistics Operations Analyst to optimize the logistics network across regions. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI dashboards, and continuous improvement in a fully remote setting in South Africa.

You will analyze shipping, inventory, and transportation data, collaborate with remote teams, and present concise recommendations to drive efficiency and scalability for our client's supply chain operations.