Remote Transportation Analyst

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health, dental and vision insurance

Professional development allowance

Data-driven culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a sharp Transportation Analyst to join our operations team. This fully remote role focuses on analyzing transportation data, identifying trends, and developing strategies to optimize cost, efficiency, and service levels.

You will build dashboards and reports to track KPIs, model costs and volumes, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to implement cost-saving initiatives and service improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Proven experience as Transportation Analyst or similar.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, SQL, and BI tools (Tableau/Power BI).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate insights clearly to stakeholders.
• Experience working in a remote, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transportation data to identify cost, transit time, and carrier performance improvements.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track KPIs for transportation operations.
• Research and evaluate new transportation technologies and providers.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Model and forecast transportation costs and volumes for strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and best practices in transportation management.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Data Analytics

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a sharp and analytical Transportation Analyst to join their operations team, operating fully remotely. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing transportation data, identifying trends, and developing strategies to optimize cost, efficiency, and service levels. You will play a key part in improving our logistics network by providing data-driven insights and recommendations. This position requires a meticulous individual with strong quantitative skills and a deep understanding of transportation metrics and market dynamics, all managed from a remote work setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze transportation data, including costs, transit times, and carrier performance, to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to transportation operations.
• Research and evaluate new transportation technologies and service providers.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to implement cost-saving initiatives and service enhancements.
• Model and forecast transportation costs and volumes to support strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices in transportation management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Data Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Transportation Analyst or in a similar analytical role within logistics.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and potentially BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate complex data insights clearly and concisely to stakeholders.
• Experience working effectively in a remote , collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for bonuses.
• Fully remote position with the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for professional development and training.
• A data-driven culture that values analytical expertise and continuous improvement.