Senior Logistics Analyst — Remote, Data-Driven Optimizer

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work arrangement

Competitive salary

Professional development

Challenging projects

Collaborative, data-driven team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Senior Logistics Analyst to join a remote team in South Africa. The role focuses on analyzing complex logistics data, identifying inefficiencies, and developing data-driven strategies to optimize supply chain operations.

You will shape logistics infrastructure and drive cost savings through insightful recommendations. The ideal candidate will have advanced analytics skills, strong knowledge of logistics operations, and proficiency in data modeling and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in logistics analysis or supply chain analytics.
• Issue-solving and data modeling skills required.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets related to transportation, warehousing, and inventory to identify trends and improvement areas.
• Develop and implement models to forecast demand, optimize inventory, and improve network design.
• Evaluate performance of logistics providers and propose strategies to reduce costs.
• Conduct benchmarks and provide actionable insights to management.
• Create reports and presentations for stakeholders across departments.
• Collaborate with operations to implement recommendations and monitor impact.
• Maintain dashboards and KPIs to monitor logistics performance.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes affecting logistics.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency gains.
• Support ad-hoc analytical projects as required.

Skills

Logistics analytics

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Logistics / Supply Chain

Tools

TMS

WMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Senior Logistics Analyst to join a remote team in South Africa. The role focuses on analyzing complex logistics data, identifying inefficiencies, and developing data-driven strategies to optimize supply chain operations.

You will shape logistics infrastructure and drive cost savings through insightful recommendations. The ideal candidate will have advanced analytics skills, strong knowledge of logistics operations, and proficiency in data modeling and