Remote Logistics Analytics Specialist

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Home office stipend

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Remote Logistics Analyst to join a global logistics team. The role focuses on data-driven analysis, forecasting, and process optimization for international and domestic operations.

You will develop dashboards, identify cost-saving opportunities, and collaborate with carriers, 3PLs and internal teams from a fully remote setup. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in logistics analysis, strong Excel (VBA), SQL, and preferably Python or R, with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in logistics analysis, supply chain planning, or operations research.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel with VBA, SQL; Python or R).

Responsabilidades

• Analyze logistics data to identify inefficiencies, cost-saving opportunities, and performance improvements across the supply chain.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key logistics metrics (e.g., on-time delivery, transportation costs).
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to gather data and implement solutions.
• Forecast demand, capacity requirements, and potential disruptions to the supply chain.
• Model various logistics scenarios to evaluate strategies and their financial impact.
• Support development and implementation of new logistics processes and technologies.
• Monitor carrier performance and negotiate rates for cost-effectiveness and service quality.
• Provide analysis for network design, route optimization and inventory placement decisions.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in logistics.

Conocimientos

Excel (Advanced VBA)

SQL

Python or R

Tableau / Power BI

Data analysis

Logistics knowledge

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related field

Herramientas

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Python

R

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a Remote Logistics Analyst to join a global logistics team. The role focuses on data-driven analysis, forecasting, and process optimization for international and domestic operations.

You will develop dashboards, identify cost-saving opportunities, and collaborate with carriers, 3PLs and internal teams from a fully remote setup. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in logistics analysis, strong Excel (VBA), SQL, and preferably Python or R, with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI.