Senior Logistics Analyst Data-Driven Supply Chain Optimizer

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Professional development

Impactful projects

On-site in Pretoria

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Logistics Analyst to join the strategic operations team. You will analyze complex logistics data, identify trends, and develop recommendations to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.

You will collaborate with operational teams, build KPI dashboards, and support 3PL selections, ensuring data integrity and delivering presentations to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Statistics or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics or supply chain analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (PivotTables, VBA), SQL, and data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI).
• Strong understanding of logistics operations, transportation modes and warehousing principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze logistics data: costs, transit times, carrier performance and inventory levels.
• Create and maintain KPI dashboards to track efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and supply chain improvements.
• Model and evaluate logistics scenarios for strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with teams to implement recommendations and monitor impact.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management on performance and initiatives.
• Assist in selecting and managing 3PLs.
• Stay updated on logistics trends and best practices.
• Support deployment of new logistics technologies and systems.
• Ensure data integrity for all analyses.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data visualization

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

Excel

PivotTables

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

VBA

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Logistics Analyst to join the strategic operations team. You will analyze complex logistics data, identify trends, and develop recommendations to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.

You will collaborate with operational teams, build KPI dashboards, and support 3PL selections, ensuring data integrity and delivering presentations to management.