Remote Logistics Data Analyst: Optimize Global Supply Chain

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible work

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a global logistics leader to hire a Remote Logistics Data Analyst. You will collect, clean, and analyze large datasets across transportation, inventory, and warehouse performance to drive cost reductions and process improvements.

You will build dashboards, apply predictive models, and translate findings for operations managers and supply chain planners. Strong quantitative skills and experience with SQL, Python, R, and visualization tools are essential for success in

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a quantitative field.
• 3+ years as a Data Analyst in logistics/operations preferred.
• Proficiency with SQL, Python (Pandas/NumPy) or R.
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI for dashboards.
• Strong statistical and data visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and manage large datasets from logistics and warehousing systems.
• Perform in-depth data analysis to identify trends and anomalies in supply chain operations.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to visualize KPIs for logistics and warehousing.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency gains through data insights.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to understand data needs.
• Develop predictive models to forecast demand and optimize inventory.
• Ensure data quality and integrity with controls and audits.
• Present findings to management and stakeholders clearly.
• Stay updated with best practices in data analytics and logistics.
• Contribute to strategic planning with data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Remote work management

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Logistics, or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 partners with a global logistics leader to hire a Remote Logistics Data Analyst. You will collect, clean, and analyze large datasets across transportation, inventory, and warehouse performance to drive cost reductions and process improvements.

You will build dashboards, apply predictive models, and translate findings for operations managers and supply chain planners. Strong quantitative skills and experience with SQL, Python, R, and visualization tools are essential for success in