Supply Chain Analyst - Remote

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Fully remote work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and analytical Supply Chain Analyst to join its distributed team in a fully remote capacity. You will optimize supply chain operations, forecast demand, and improve inventory management.

You will analyze complex data, identify trends, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to drive informed decisions in a remote setting. A minimum of 3 years in supply chain analysis is expected, with proficiency in Excel, SQL, and Tableau.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain analysis or logistics.
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools like Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain data to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for cost savings.
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts with sales and marketing teams.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize stock to reduce carrying costs.
• Evaluate supplier performance and improve delivery times and product quality.
• Design and implement improvements to logistics and distribution networks.
• Prepare regular reports on supply chain performance for senior management.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and analytical Supply Chain Analyst to join their distributed team, working entirely remotely. You will be instrumental in optimizing the company's supply chain operations, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and reliability. This role involves analyzing complex data sets to identify trends, forecast demand, and improve inventory management. You will collaborate with various internal departments and external partners to ensure a smooth flow of goods from origin to destination, leveraging cutting-edge analytical tools and methodologies to drive informed decision-making in a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain data to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for cost savings.
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts in collaboration with sales and marketing teams.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to optimize stock and reduce carrying costs.
• Evaluate supplier performance and collaborate on improving delivery times and product quality.
• Design and implement improvements to logistics and distribution networks.
• Prepare regular reports on supply chain performance metrics for senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain analysis or logistics.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and data visualization software (e.g., Tableau).
• Strong understanding of inventory management, demand planning, and logistics processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, capable of working independently.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Access to professional development resources and online training.
• Fully remote work environment with supportive collaboration tools.