Remote Supply Chain Analyst: Optimize FMCG Ops

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development resources

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Supply Chain Analyst to join their operations team from Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on optimizing the flow of FMCG goods, reducing costs, and improving efficiency across the supply chain using data analysis and dashboards.

You will collaborate with logistics, procurement and operations to forecast demand, manage inventory, support new technologies, and tackle disruptions, contributing to resilient, cost-effective delivery in a dynamic South

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field or related area.
• Experience with data analysis tools and dashboards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports tracking key metrics (inventory, lead times, transport costs).
• Collaborate with logistics, procurement and operations to forecast demand and optimize inventory.
• Support the implementation of new supply chain technologies and processes.
• Identify and resolve disruptions to minimize impact.
• Contribute to initiatives enhancing visibility and resilience of FMCG supply chains.

Skills

Analytical skills

SQL

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Supply Chain Analyst to join their operations team from Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on optimizing the flow of FMCG goods, reducing costs, and improving efficiency across the supply chain using data analysis and dashboards.

You will collaborate with logistics, procurement and operations to forecast demand, manage inventory, support new technologies, and tackle disruptions, contributing to resilient, cost-effective delivery in a dynamic South