Senior Supply Chain Strategist - Remote with Travel

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Benefits package

Remote with travel

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Senior Supply Chain Analyst to optimize logistics and distribution. This remote role includes occasional travel to Paarl, Western Cape, and focuses on data-driven decision-making, forecasting, inventory management, and cost reduction across the supply chain.

You will collaborate with procurement, logistics, and operations to deliver measurable improvements and strategic insights. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in SCM are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, logistics, IE, data science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in supply chain analysis, logistics, or operations.
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, Python or R, Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with data modeling and forecasting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and cost reduction opportunities.
• Develop and maintain models to forecast demand, optimize inventory, and manage network flows.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, operations, and sales to implement improvements.
• Evaluate transportation, warehousing, and inventory management solutions.
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards on performance and KPIs.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for new initiatives.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging tech in SCM.
• Support implementation of new systems and processes.
• Provide analytical support for strategic sourcing and vendor management.
• Contribute to long-term supply chain strategies for Paarl and Western Cape.

Skills

Data analysis

Modeling

Forecasting

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Senior Supply Chain Analyst to optimize logistics and distribution. This remote role includes occasional travel to Paarl, Western Cape, and focuses on data-driven decision-making, forecasting, inventory management, and cost reduction across the supply chain.

You will collaborate with procurement, logistics, and operations to deliver measurable improvements and strategic insights. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in SCM are required.