Remote Supply Chain Analyst

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Health insurance

Career development

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Supply Chain Analyst to support strategic initiatives and operational improvements for the logistics network in South Africa. This fully remote role involves analyzing data to identify trends, optimize processes, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency across inventory, transport, and warehousing.

You will collaborate with procurement, operations, and logistics teams to develop insights, forecasts, and data-driven recommendations in a fast-paced, remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Analytics, Economics or related field.
• Proven experience as a Supply Chain Analyst or similar analytical role.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret supply chain data to identify areas for improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Monitor KPIs across the supply chain, including inventory levels, lead times, and transportation costs.
• Assist in forecasting demand, optimizing inventory levels, and managing stock replenishment strategies.
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, and logistics teams to implement supply chain improvements and track their impact.
• Research industry best practices and emerging trends in supply chain management to inform analysis and strategy.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Our client is seeking a proactive and analytical Remote Supply Chain Analyst to join their team, supporting strategic initiatives and operational improvements for their logistics network near Mahikeng. This fully remote position involves analyzing supply chain data to identify trends, optimize processes, reduce costs, and enhance overall efficiency. You will work closely with various departments to gather data, develop insights, and recommend data-driven solutions that improve inventory management, transportation, and warehousing functions. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who excels at extracting value from data and thrives in a remote work setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret supply chain data to identify areas for improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across the supply chain, including inventory levels, lead times, and transportation costs.
• Assist in forecasting demand, optimizing inventory levels, and managing stock replenishment strategies.
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, and logistics teams to implement supply chain improvements and track their impact.
• Research industry best practices and emerging trends in supply chain management to inform analysis and strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Supply Chain Analyst or in a similar analytical role within logistics or operations.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, VLOOKUP), SQL, and potentially statistical software (e.g., R, Python).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex data and recommendations in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in supply chain analytics.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual team culture focused on innovation and data-driven decision-making.