Remote Retail Inventory Analyst: Optimize Stock & Analytics

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work benefits

Advanced systems

Professional development

Impactful role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Retail Inventory Analyst to manage and optimize inventory levels across retail channels from a remote location. You will forecast demand, monitor turnover, and collaborate with procurement and sales to ensure timely replenishment in a dynamic online and offline retail environment.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency with inventory management software, and the ability to work independently in a virtual setting to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field.
• 3–5 years of inventory management or analysis in retail.
• Experience with SAP/Oracle/NetSuite and advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory data to forecast demand and optimize stock levels across different locations and online platforms.
• Monitor inventory turnover, identify slow-moving or obsolete stock, and recommend actions.
• Collaborate with procurement and sales teams to ensure timely replenishment and avoid stockouts or overstocking.
• Develop and maintain reports on inventory performance, accuracy, and key metrics.
• Implement and manage inventory control procedures to minimize discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in inventory management and supply chain operations.

Skills

Inventory management

Excel advanced

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Retail Inventory Analyst to manage and optimize inventory levels across retail channels from a remote location. You will forecast demand, monitor turnover, and collaborate with procurement and sales to ensure timely replenishment in a dynamic online and offline retail environment.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency with inventory management software, and the ability to work independently in a virtual setting to support