Remote Supply Chain Analyst - Data-Driven FMCG Optimizer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Supply Chain Analyst for a fully remote role based in South Africa. The position focuses on optimizing supply chain operations across the distribution network, leveraging data to drive strategic decisions and cost reductions.

You will work from home with a remote-first setup, reporting to the Supply Chain team and collaborating with procurement, logistics, and manufacturing colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Logistics, Industrial Eng, Business Analytics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of supply chain analysis, logistics or operations in FMCG.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation ability.
• Experience with ERP (SAP/Oracle) and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and cost reduction opportunities.
• Develop and maintain supply chain models and forecasts for planning.
• Monitor KPIs like inventory, lead times, and transportation costs.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics and manufacturing to ensure flow.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the supply chain.
• Support development and execution of supply chain strategies.
• Generate reports and dashboards for management review.
• Research new technologies and methodologies to improve operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve supply chain issues with minimal disruption.

Skills

Data analysis

ERP systems

Tableau

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM / related quantitative field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Supply Chain Analyst for a fully remote role based in South Africa. The position focuses on optimizing supply chain operations across the distribution network, leveraging data to drive strategic decisions and cost reductions.

You will work from home with a remote-first setup, reporting to the Supply Chain team and collaborating with procurement, logistics, and manufacturing colleagues.