Remote Supply Chain Analyst: Optimize Inventory & Costs

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Supply Chain Analyst for a fully remote role. You will optimize procurement, distribution, and inventory using data analytics to identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities across the supply network.

You will build dashboards using Excel, SQL, Tableau or Power BI to monitor KPIs, collaborate with internal teams and partners, and support new supply chain strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering).
• Proven experience as a Supply Chain Analyst or similar analytical role.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL) and data visualization (Tableau, Power BI).
• Solid understanding of supply chain, logistics, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain data to identify KPIs, trends, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to optimize inventory and forecast accuracy.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through process improvements and sourcing.
• Support development and implementation of new supply chain strategies and technologies.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses to address specific supply chain challenges.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Business Analytics / Industrial Engineering

Tools

SQL

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Supply Chain Analyst for a fully remote role. You will optimize procurement, distribution, and inventory using data analytics to identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities across the supply network.

You will build dashboards using Excel, SQL, Tableau or Power BI to monitor KPIs, collaborate with internal teams and partners, and support new supply chain strategies.