Business Analyst (Transport, Logistics & Supply Chain)

SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support operational and financial analysis across dedicated contracts. The role will focus on revenue assurance, cost analysis, contract performance, reporting, and identifying opportunities to improve business performance.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly financial and operational reports.
• Facilitate and validate weekly invoicing schedules.
• Analyse revenue streams and ensure revenue completeness.
• Analyse cost components and ensure accurate expense allocation.
• Provide detailed financial and contract performance analysis.
• Support operational and ad-hoc business analysis projects.
• Identify opportunities for process and performance improvement.
• Work closely with Operations, Linehaul, Risk, IR/HR, Fleet Management and other functional departments.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and the organisation’s Business Management System.
• Engage with management and other stakeholders to provide meaningful business insights.
• Perform additional duties and analysis as required by management.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (advantageous).
• 4 to 5 years experience in a similar Business/Operational Analyst role.
• Relevant logistics and supply chain industry experience.
• Experience working at management level.
• Strong experience with:
  • TMS
  • Qlik Sense
  • Smartsheet
  • Advanced Excel
  • SQL
  • Intermediate/Advanced Python
• Strong data analysis and financial analysis skills.
• Understanding of logistics and supply chain principles.
• Strong MS Office proficiency.
• Project management experience.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent numerical, verbal and conceptual reasoning.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Customer-focused and commercially minded.
• Passion for optimising business performance and continuous improvement.
• High level of integrity and commitment to ethical business practices.