Senior Supply Chain Analytics Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Senior Business Analyst to optimize supply chain operations for industrial and logistics clients in KwaZulu-Natal. You will diagnose inefficiencies, build data-driven recommendations, and support implementation across procurement, logistics, inventory and warehousing.

The role requires strong quantitative skills and experience in ERP/WMS/TMS environments. The position offers a hybrid work model with collaboration in Richards Bay and client site

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Business Analyst or Consultant role focusing on Supply Chain/Logistics.
• Experience in analyzing complex supply chain data and deriving actionable insights.
• Knowledge of supply chain planning, execution, and technology solutions (ERP, WMS, TMS).
• Proficiency with Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of client supply chain processes including procurement, logistics, inventory management and warehousing.
• Analyze operational data to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for cost reduction and performance improvement.
• Develop data-driven models and simulations to evaluate supply chain strategies and their impact.
• Design optimized supply chain solutions including network design, inventory policies and transportation strategies.
• Support implementation of new supply chain processes and technologies, ensuring adoption and integration.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for client teams to build SCM capacity.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners for seamless execution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Quantitative analysis

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Industrial Engineering / Business

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

ERP systems

WMS

TMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Senior Business Analyst to optimize supply chain operations for industrial and logistics clients in KwaZulu-Natal. You will diagnose inefficiencies, build data-driven recommendations, and support implementation across procurement, logistics, inventory and warehousing.

The role requires strong quantitative skills and experience in ERP/WMS/TMS environments. The position offers a hybrid work model with collaboration in Richards Bay and client site