Remote Supply Chain Analyst

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Flexible working hours

Health and wellness benefits

Access to analytical tools

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a remote Supply Chain Analyst to analyze complex data and identify optimization opportunities across a global network. You will develop dashboards, track KPIs, and collaborate with teams to implement improvements from a remote setting.

Ideal candidates will have a data-driven mindset, strong analytical skills, and experience with Excel, SQL, Python, R, Tableau, and Power BI. This role offers remote work within South Africa and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Logistics, Data Science, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Supply Chain Analyst or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data tools.
• Experience with supply chain software and visualization tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently remotely.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain operations data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and cost savings.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track KPIs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement improvements.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis for strategy.
• Model supply chain scenarios to forecast demand and optimize inventory.
• Prepare presentations and recommendations for senior management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM, Logistics, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a sharp and data-driven Remote Supply Chain Analyst to join their dynamic global team. This position is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for analyzing complex supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement across our client's extensive network. Your insights will be crucial in developing strategies to optimize logistics, reduce costs, and enhance overall supply chain performance. This role requires a proactive individual with strong analytical capabilities who can work independently and contribute to strategic decision-making from a remote setting, supporting operations in locations including Richards Bay .

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain operations data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for cost savings.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the supply chain.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement supply chain improvements and best practices.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform supply chain strategies.
• Model various supply chain scenarios to forecast demand and optimize inventory levels.
• Prepare presentations and recommendations for senior management based on analytical findings.

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 and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, R).
• Experience with supply chain software and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data clearly.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively independently in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary for a fully remote position.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Access to cutting-edge analytical tools and technologies.