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

Innovative Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Performance Visibility & Optimisation Specialist in Gauteng. Candidates should have a strong background in data analytics, ideally with qualifications in Industrial Engineering or Logistics. Key responsibilities include supporting decision-making through data analysis, continuous improvement projects, and cost-to-serve optimisation. Proficiency in Power BI and Excel is essential, along with experience in the logistics sector. Candidates must possess effective communication skills and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years data analytics experience in logistics or supply chain.
• Experience in structured continuous improvement functions.
• Ability to translate quantitative outputs into presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial and operational decision-making through data analysis.
• Identify issues and trends for discussion with managers.
• Drive cost-to-serve optimisation and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Data analytics

Advanced Excel modelling

Power BI

SQL

Python

R

Network modelling

Cost to Serve modelling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Industrial Engineering Degree

BCom Honours in Logistics/Supply Chain Management

Tools

Power BI

Advanced modelling software

Job description

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

Duties & Responsibilities

The role supports commercial, operational, and financial decision-making through advanced analytical modelling, using large sets of data. The secondary focus of the role includes ad-hoc design and optimisation projects, as well as assistance with costings and solution design for new business initiatives. Improve resource utilisation and associated costs through analytical insights. Draw clear conclusions through data analysis. Support operational, commercial, and financial decisions. Identify issues and trends and discuss with the responsible managers. Design and cost solutions using appropriate fleet and network design modelling. Drive "cost to serve" optimisation by principals, regions, service levels, and network partners. Identify and drive continuous improvement projects with key stakeholders in the business.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Industrial Engineering Degree (preferred)
• BCom Honours (Logistics / Supply Chain Management)
• Minimum 2 years data analytics experience in an integrated logistics or supply chain environment.
• Advanced Excel modelling and analytical skills.
• Advanced skills in Power BI.
• Experience in programming languages such as SQL, Python, or R will be advantageous.
• Network modelling (using Advanced modelling software or advanced Excel models).
• Trained and experienced in Cost to Serve modelling and analytics.
• Strong data management and database usage skills.
• Experience in structured ongoing continuous improvement function – diagnostics, value identification, solution generation, value extraction.
• Experience in Sales and Operations planning will be advantageous.
• Ability to translate quantitative outputs into a well-structured presentation format.
• Strong communication and people skills.

Personality and Attributes

• Positive
• Passionate
• Self-starter capable of working independently
• Internal locus of control with high performance standards
• Attention to detail
• Tenacious
• Exceptional work ethic
• Ability to effectively communicate and translate analytics for broader audiences
• Pragmatic and practical approach to managing business and real-world trade-offs
• "Can do" attitude
• Ability to influence and co-opt buy-in
• Willing and able to travel at times
• Must have own vehicle