Remote Warehouse Analytics Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Professional development

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Warehouse Data Analyst to join a distributed team. You will collect, analyze large datasets from various WMS and platforms to drive warehouse performance and inventory optimization.

The role emphasizes dashboards (Tableau/Power BI), statistical modeling, and collaboration with operational teams to deliver actionable insights that improve efficiency and reduce costs. A strong background in data science or statistics, proficiency in SQL, Python or R, and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, CS, Mathematics, Economics, or related quantitative field
• 3–5 years of Data Analyst experience, preferably in logistics, supply chain, or warehouse ops
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI for dashboards
• Advanced knowledge of statistical analysis and modeling techniques
• Experience with Python or R for data analysis and modeling is highly desirable
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Reliable internet connection and a dedicated home office setup

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets from WMS and operational platforms
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize KPIs for warehouse operations, inventory, and productivity
• Identify trends and anomalies to drive operational improvements and cost savings
• Collaborate remotely with operational teams and stakeholders to understand data needs
• Develop predictive models to forecast demand and optimize inventory levels
• Design and conduct A/B tests for new operational strategies
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security across reporting
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to management and teams

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Python

R

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Master's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Warehouse Data Analyst to join a distributed team. You will collect, analyze large datasets from various WMS and platforms to drive warehouse performance and inventory optimization.

The role emphasizes dashboards (Tableau/Power BI), statistical modeling, and collaboration with operational teams to deliver actionable insights that improve efficiency and reduce costs. A strong background in data science or statistics, proficiency in SQL, Python or R, and excellent