Remote Supply Chain Data Analyst: Forecasting

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company laptop

Home office stipend

Remote work flexibility

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a data-driven Supply Chain Analyst for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will optimize inventory, improve logistics efficiency, and drive cost savings across the supply chain using advanced analytics and data visualization tools.

collaboration with procurement, logistics, and sales teams is essential, with a strong emphasis on data accuracy and autonomous project management. The ideal candidate has a quantitative background, strong problem-solving skills, and at

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or related area.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain analysis, logistics, or inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost reduction and performance improvement.
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts in collaboration with sales and marketing teams.
• Optimize inventory levels across multiple warehouses to ensure product availability while minimizing holding costs.
• Monitor and analyze supplier performance, identifying areas for improvement and collaboration.
• Evaluate transportation costs and recommend strategies for optimization.
• Develop and track KPIs for the supply chain (inventory turnover, on-time delivery, forecast accuracy).
• Create reports and presentations using data visualization tools to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of new supply chain technologies and processes.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support strategic supply chain initiatives.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy within supply chain systems.

Skills

Excel (Advanced)

SQL

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a data-driven Supply Chain Analyst for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will optimize inventory, improve logistics efficiency, and drive cost savings across the supply chain using advanced analytics and data visualization tools.

collaboration with procurement, logistics, and sales teams is essential, with a strong emphasis on data accuracy and autonomous project management. The ideal candidate has a quantitative background, strong problem-solving skills, and at