Remote Warehousing Analytics & Optimization Analyst

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote role

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Port Elizabeth location flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst focused on warehousing operations for a remote role servingPort Elizabeth, Eastern Cape and beyond. The ideal candidate will analyze data to identify trends, optimize processes, and reduce costs within our warehousing and distribution network.

You will collaborate with warehouse management and logistics teams, develop dashboards, and provide actionable insights to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Data Science).
• Strong ability to analyze large datasets and extract insights using Excel/SQL and BI tools.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and their data structures.
• Proven ability to monitor KPIs and drive cost reductions.
• Excellent communication and ability to work remotely across teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze warehousing and distribution data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track KPIs like throughput, accuracy, and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with warehouse managers to implement process improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend solutions.
• Support network modeling and capacity planning for warehouse facilities.
• Assist in implementing new warehouse technologies and systems.
• Monitor inventory levels and flow; identify issues and adjustments.
• Prepare forecasts and operational plans based on data analysis.
• Stay updated on industry best practices in warehousing and supply chain.
• Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Data analysis

WMS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst focused on warehousing operations for a remote role servingPort Elizabeth, Eastern Cape and beyond. The ideal candidate will analyze data to identify trends, optimize processes, and reduce costs within our warehousing and distribution network.

You will collaborate with warehouse management and logistics teams, develop dashboards, and provide actionable insights to drive continuous improvement.