Remote Logistics Analytics & Optimization Analyst

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Flexible hours

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Logistics Analyst to join our distributed team. You will analyze large datasets across transportation, warehousing, and inventory, identify inefficiencies, and develop actionable strategies to optimize global supply chain operations.

This fully remote role requires proficiency in Excel, SQL, R or Python, and BI tools like Tableau or Power BI. You will collaborate with procurement, operations, and carriers to improve performance across markets

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Supply Chain, Logistics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics analysis or a similar analytical role.
• Proven expertise in data analysis, statistical modeling, and forecasting techniques.
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced), SQL, R, Python, or similar.
• Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) for data visualization.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, logistics operations, and international trade.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets related to transportation, warehousing, inventory, and overall supply chain performance.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key logistics metrics and KPIs.
• Identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements in the supply chain.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for proposed logistics initiatives and provide recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, and sales to gather data and implement solutions.
• Utilize data visualization tools to present findings and insights clearly.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of supply chain strategies and network design.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes affecting logistics.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis to support urgent business needs and strategic projects.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in all analyses and reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Excel

SQL

R

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Logistics Analyst to join our distributed team. You will analyze large datasets across transportation, warehousing, and inventory, identify inefficiencies, and develop actionable strategies to optimize global supply chain operations.

This fully remote role requires proficiency in Excel, SQL, R or Python, and BI tools like Tableau or Power BI. You will collaborate with procurement, operations, and carriers to improve performance across markets