Remote Supply Chain Data Analyst: Drive Cost & Efficiency

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Performance bonus

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Supply Chain Data Analyst to remotely collect, analyze, and interpret complex data to drive strategic decisions. You will optimize inventory management, transportation logistics, and overall network performance from a virtual setup serving clients across South Africa, including Mahikeng, North West.

The role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s in a quantitative field, 4–6 years of experience, and advanced skills in SQL, Python, R, Tableau, or Power BI.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• 4–6 years of experience in supply chain analysis or data analytics.
• Proven expertise in statistical analysis, data modeling, and predictive analytics.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), R, Tableau, or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze large datasets related to supply chain operations (inventory, costs, delivery times, supplier performance).
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize key metrics and KPIs.
• Identify trends and anomalies to drive improvements and cost reductions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data needs and provide analytical support.
• Develop data models and analytical frameworks to forecast demand, optimize inventory, and improve efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analysis for disruptions and performance issues.
• Stay updated on analytics trends and best practices in supply chain data science.
• Communicate complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure data accuracy through rigorous validation processes.
• Support continuous improvement of data collection and analysis tools.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data modeling

Predictive analytics

Analytical reasoning

Communication

Problem solving

SQL

Python (Pandas, NumPy)

R

Tableau

Power BI

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Supply Chain/Logistics/Data Science/Statistics/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Supply Chain Data Analyst to remotely collect, analyze, and interpret complex data to drive strategic decisions. You will optimize inventory management, transportation logistics, and overall network performance from a virtual setup serving clients across South Africa, including Mahikeng, North West.

The role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s in a quantitative field, 4–6 years of experience, and advanced skills in SQL, Python, R, Tableau, or Power BI.