Remote Senior Operations Analyst — Data-Driven Leader

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Fully remote

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Senior Operations Analyst to join a remote-first team focused on data-driven operational insights across production, logistics, and supply chain. The role emphasizes collecting and modeling large datasets, building dashboards, identifying efficiency gaps, and presenting actionable recommendations to stakeholders wherever they are.

Ideal candidates hold a quantitative degree with 6+ years in operations analytics and are proficient in SQL, Python, R, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field; Master's degree preferred.
• 6+ years in operations analysis, BI, or data analysis, ideally in industrial/manufacturing context.
• Proficiency with SQL, Python, R, and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze large datasets related to operational performance.
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize key metrics and trends for stakeholders.
• Identify performance gaps and provide data-backed recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational issues and propose effective solutions.
• Collaborate with department heads to understand operational challenges and provide analytical support.
• Develop predictive models to forecast operational performance and risks.
• Refine data collection processes to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay updated on best practices and trends in operational analysis and data science.
• Contribute to strategic operational plans based on analytical insights.

Skills

SQL

Python (Pandas)

R

Analytical thinking

Communication

Statistical modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, Economics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Senior Operations Analyst to join a remote-first team focused on data-driven operational insights across production, logistics, and supply chain. The role emphasizes collecting and modeling large datasets, building dashboards, identifying efficiency gaps, and presenting actionable recommendations to stakeholders wherever they are.

Ideal candidates hold a quantitative degree with 6+ years in operations analytics and are proficient in SQL, Python, R, and