Remote Supply Chain Analyst - Optimize Ops & Forecasting

Placements24

Polokwane

Hybrid

ZAR 360,000 - 600,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Collaborative virtual team

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Supply Chain Analyst to optimize inventory, logistics, procurement and demand forecasting for a manufacturing client. You will develop KPIs, analyze data with Excel, SQL, Tableau/Power BI, and collaborate with virtual teams to drive cost reductions and efficiency.

This fully remote role offers professional growth and exposure to global supply chain operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in SCM, Logistics, Business Administration, Statistics or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain analysis within manufacturing.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
Proficiency in Excel (advanced), SQL and BI tools (Tableau/Power BI).
Knowledge of inventory management, logistics and forecasting concepts.
Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Develop and maintain KPIs for supply chain operations.
Assist in demand forecasting and inventory planning to optimize stock levels and costs.
Collaborate with procurement and logistics to streamline processes and supplier performance.
Monitor shipping/delivery performance and resolve logistical issues.
Prepare reports/presentations on supply chain performance and recommendations.
Support implementation of new supply chain technologies/systems.
Conduct cost analysis to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
Ensure compliance with supply chain policies and procedures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply chain with business objectives.