Remote Logistics & Supply Chain Analyst — Data-Driven

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Logistics & Supply Chain Analyst to join a remote team in South Africa. The role focuses on optimizing the client’s logistics network, reducing costs, and delivering data-driven insights.

You will analyze transportation data, inventory, and supply chain processes, build dashboards, forecast needs, and communicate findings to management. Ideal candidates have strong quantitative skills and independent work habits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with data tools.
• Experience with logistics data and dashboards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze logistics data including costs, delivery times, and carrier performance.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose corrective actions.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track KPIs.
• Forecast demand, inventory levels, and transportation needs.
• Collaborate with teams and partners to implement improvements.
• Evaluate new logistics technologies and strategies.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

SQL

Python

TMS

Logistics analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

TMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Logistics & Supply Chain Analyst to join a remote team in South Africa. The role focuses on optimizing the client’s logistics network, reducing costs, and delivering data-driven insights.

You will analyze transportation data, inventory, and supply chain processes, build dashboards, forecast needs, and communicate findings to management. Ideal candidates have strong quantitative skills and independent work habits.