Senior Supply Chain Analyst - Remote

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Flexible remote work

Access to analytics tools

Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Supply Chain Analyst to optimize a large distribution network from a fully remote position within South Africa. You will leverage SQL, Python, R, and BI tools to analyze operations and drive cost-effective improvements across warehousing, transportation, and inventory management.

The role requires 5+ years of analysis experience, a strong quantitative background, and excellent communication to present insights to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or related quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sophisticated supply chain models to identify bottlenecks and improvement areas across warehouse operations, transportation, and inventory management.
• Analyze large datasets to track KPIs such as on-time delivery, inventory turnover, warehousing costs, and transportation efficiency.
• Design and implement data-driven strategies to reduce costs, improve service levels, and overall supply chain performance.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and IT to gather data, understand challenges, and develop integrated solutions.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management with findings and recommended changes.
• Utilize advanced statistical methods and forecasting to predict demand and optimize inventory levels across the network.
• Stay updated on industry trends to inform strategic decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related

Master's degree a plus

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

WMS

TMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading e-commerce logistics provider, is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Supply Chain Analyst to join their dynamic remote team. This pivotal role will focus on optimizing our client's extensive distribution network, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and scalability across all operations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, advanced data analysis capabilities, and a passion for driving operational excellence. As a fully remote position, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa, contributing to our client's strategic goals through impactful data-driven insights and recommendations. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sophisticated supply chain models to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement in warehouse operations, transportation, and inventory management.
• Analyze large datasets to track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery rates, inventory turnover, warehousing costs, and transportation efficiency.
• Design and implement data-driven strategies to reduce operational costs, enhance service levels, and improve overall supply chain performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, procurement, and IT, to gather data, understand challenges, and develop integrated solutions.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management, outlining findings, recommendations, and projected outcomes of proposed changes.
• Utilize advanced statistical methods and forecasting techniques to predict demand and optimize inventory levels across the network.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in supply chain management and logistics technology to inform strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related quantitative field.
• A Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in supply chain analysis, logistics, or operations management, with a proven track record of delivering measurable improvements.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, R, or similar, for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis.
• Strong command of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to create compelling and insightful reports.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and develop innovative solutions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, both remotely and in-person when necessary.
• Must be authorized to work remotely within **South Africa**.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Flexible remote work arrangement.
• Access to cutting-edge analytics tools and technologies.
• A collaborative and supportive remote work culture.