Remote Logistics Data Analytics Specialist

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work flexibility

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Logistics Operations Analyst to join a globally distributed team in the Logistics & Warehousing domain. The role focuses on analyzing complex logistics data to identify trends and opportunities, developing data-driven strategies to optimize transportation, warehousing and inventory management.

This fully remote position offers flexible work arrangements from the Western Cape region and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Data Science, Economics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in logistics or supply chain analysis.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with statistical modeling.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), or R.
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI for data visualization.
• Excellent understanding of logistics and warehousing operations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets related to transportation costs, delivery times, inventory levels, and warehouse performance.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and KPI reports for logistics operations.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose data-driven solutions.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for proposed changes and technology implementations.
• Collaborate with remote and on-site teams to gather requirements and implement improvements.
• Develop predictive models for demand forecasting and inventory optimization.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in logistics analytics.
• Automate reporting processes and data collection where possible.
• Present findings to senior management through clear reports and presentations.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across analysis projects.

Skills

SQL

Python (Pandas, NumPy)

R

Data visualization

Education

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

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Logistics Operations Analyst to join a globally distributed team in the Logistics & Warehousing domain. The role focuses on analyzing complex logistics data to identify trends and opportunities, developing data-driven strategies to optimize transportation, warehousing and inventory management.

This fully remote position offers flexible work arrangements from the Western Cape region and beyond.