Remote Supply Chain Analyst - Data-Driven Forecasting

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Supply Chain Analyst to join a remote team with an operational focus on Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will collect, analyze, and interpret complex data to forecast demand and optimize inventory, procurement, and logistics processes.

The role emphasizes strong quantitative skills, familiarity with data analysis tools, and a solid understanding of supply chain principles.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative skills and experience analyzing supply chain data.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools.
• Understanding of forecasting, inventory, and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts to support production and inventory planning.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize costs.
• Evaluate supplier performance and sourcing strategies.
• Model and assess impact of supply chain strategies.
• Prepare reports and presentations on KPIs for management.
• Identify KPIs and track progress toward goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as procurement and logistics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Forecasting

Remote work

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Supply Chain Analyst to join a remote team with an operational focus on Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will collect, analyze, and interpret complex data to forecast demand and optimize inventory, procurement, and logistics processes.

The role emphasizes strong quantitative skills, familiarity with data analysis tools, and a solid understanding of supply chain principles.