Hybrid Industrial Engineer - Supply Chain Optimization

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking an Industrial Engineer focused on Supply Chain Optimization for a hybrid role. You will analyze logistics, warehousing, and distribution to improve efficiency and reduce costs, leveraging data-driven insights.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial engineering with a supply chain focus, and experience in optimizing networks, warehousing, and transportation, plus ERP/data analysis proficiency. This position offers a hybrid work model in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial engineering with a supply chain focus.
• Experience optimizing supply chain networks, warehousing, and transport.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing supply chain operations to identify inefficiencies.
• Develop strategies to optimize performance, reduce lead times, and cut costs.
• Design and improve warehouse layouts and material handling systems.
• Use Lean principles and simulation tools to model and test improvements.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, and distribution to ensure integrated operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Logistics / Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Supply chain modeling software

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 in Upington is seeking an Industrial Engineer focused on Supply Chain Optimization for a hybrid role. You will analyze logistics, warehousing, and distribution to improve efficiency and reduce costs, leveraging data-driven insights.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial engineering with a supply chain focus, and experience in optimizing networks, warehousing, and transportation, plus ERP/data analysis proficiency. This position offers a hybrid work model in South Africa.