Remote Logistics Data Analyst: Optimize Global Supply Chains

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 997,000 - 1,496,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Logistics Analyst to join a leading global logistics and supply chain team. This fully remote role focuses on analyzing complex data, identifying trends, and delivering data-informed recommendations to optimize performance.

Responsibilities include collecting and cleaning large datasets, building data models, and creating dashboards with Tableau or Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a logistics analysis or supply chain analytics role.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), R, or similar.
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for data visualization and reporting.
• Excellent understanding of supply chain management principles, transportation modes, and warehousing operations.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets related to logistics and supply chain operations.
• Develop and maintain data models to identify bottlenecks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Generate dashboards and reports that visualize KPIs and provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and implement analytics solutions.
• Monitor market trends and benchmark against best practices in logistics.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Python

R

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Logistics Analyst to join a leading global logistics and supply chain team. This fully remote role focuses on analyzing complex data, identifying trends, and delivering data-informed recommendations to optimize performance.

Responsibilities include collecting and cleaning large datasets, building data models, and creating dashboards with Tableau or Power BI.