Hybrid Industrial Engineer — Logistics & Warehouse

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Paid time off

Performance bonus

Professional development

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to optimize warehouse operations and logistics networks in a hybrid role based in Mahikeng, North West. You will analyze and redesign inventory, layout, material flow, and transportation to improve efficiency, accuracy and cost-effectiveness.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in logistics and process improvement, with data-driven problem-solving and experience with WMS advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in industrial engineering with focus on logistics and warehouse operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data analysis experience.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and warehouse/logistics applications.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is desirable.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze warehouse operations to identify efficiency gains and cost reduction.
• Optimize warehouse layout, storage systems, and material flow processes.
• Develop and implement inventory management strategies to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
• Improve picking, packing, and shipping processes for speed and accuracy.
• Design and analyze logistics networks for efficient routes and costs.
• Implement and manage KPIs for warehouse and logistics.
• Use simulation and data analysis tools to model changes.
• Collaborate with staff to implement process improvements and adoption.
• Support selection and implementation of WMS and related tech.

Education

Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to optimize warehouse operations and logistics networks in a hybrid role based in Mahikeng, North West. You will analyze and redesign inventory, layout, material flow, and transportation to improve efficiency, accuracy and cost-effectiveness.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in logistics and process improvement, with data-driven problem-solving and experience with WMS advantageous.