Remote Supply Chain Analyst

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office setup allowance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Remote Supply Chain Analyst to join their distributed team. This fully remote role focuses on analyzing large datasets to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement across operations.

You will develop dashboards, perform forecasting, and collaborate with teams to drive cost reductions and inventory optimization using Excel, Tableau, and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Data Science, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Supply Chain Analyst or similar analytical role.
• Strong skills in data analysis and visualization using Excel, Tableau, or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets related to supply chain operations, inventory, and logistics.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track KPIs and identify trends.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements within the supply chain.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement data-driven recommendations and process changes.
• Conduct forecasting and demand planning analysis to optimize inventory levels.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies in supply chain analytics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data visualization

Forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Remote Supply Chain Analyst to join their distributed team. In this fully remote role, you will analyze complex supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement across their operations. Your insights will be critical in optimizing inventory levels, reducing costs, and enhancing overall supply chain performance. This is an exceptional opportunity for a data-driven professional to work from anywhere while contributing significantly to strategic decision-making within a leading logistics organization, leveraging cutting-edge analytical tools and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets related to supply chain operations, inventory, and logistics.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements within the supply chain.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement data-driven recommendations and process changes.
• Conduct forecasting and demand planning analysis to optimize inventory levels.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies in supply chain analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Supply Chain Analyst or in a similar analytical role.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and modeling techniques.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data to various stakeholders.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to shape supply chain strategies using advanced analytics.