Supply Chain, Logistics & Optimisation Specialist : Contact Ronel @ 0824355021

Innovative Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Performance Visibility & Optimisation Specialist based in Cape Town. The successful candidate will provide business insights through data analysis and contribute to decision-making in logistics and supply chain management. This role involves designing analytical solutions and leading improvement projects, requiring a strong analytical background and advanced data handling skills in Excel and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of data analytics experience in logistics or supply chain.
• Knowledge of network modelling and Cost to Serve analytics required.
• Ability to present findings clearly to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide data-driven insights and establish dashboards.
• Support decision-making with advanced analytical modelling.
• Drive cost-to-serve optimisation across regions.

Skills

Data-driven insights

Analytical modelling

Resource utilization

Data management

Communication skills

Education

BCom Honours in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Advanced Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Performance Visibility & Optimisation Specialist

Innovative Recruitment invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Performance Visibility & Optimisation Specialist position, based in Cape Town.

This role is responsible for:

• Providing the business with data-driven insights through standard reports and ad-hoc analyses, and establishing dashboards to monitor and improve performance across departments.
• Supporting decision-making via advanced analytical modelling using large data sets.
• Designing and optimizing projects, assisting with costings, and developing solutions for new initiatives.
• Improving resource utilization and costs through analytical insights.
• Drawing conclusions from data analysis and supporting operational, commercial, and financial decisions.
• Identifying issues and trends, discussing them with managers.
• Designing and costing solutions using fleet and network modelling.
• Driving cost-to-serve optimisation across regions, service levels, and partners.
• Leading continuous improvement projects with stakeholders.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• BCom Honours in Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum 2 years of data analytics experience in logistics or supply chain environments.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills.
• Experience with SQL, Python, or R is advantageous.
• Knowledge of network modelling and Cost to Serve analytics.
• Strong data management skills.
• Experience in continuous improvement processes.
• Experience in Sales and Operations Planning is a plus.
• Ability to present quantitative findings clearly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Personality & Attributes

• Positive attitude.
• Self-starter and independent worker.
• High performance standards with an internal locus of control.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to communicate analytics effectively to varied audiences.
• Pragmatic approach to business challenges.