Industrial Engineer

Brand Name Marketing; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing company in Gauteng is seeking a Graduate Industrial Engineer to analyse and improve operational processes within warehouse management and distribution. Responsibilities include mapping business processes, identifying inefficiencies, and supporting team training. Ideal candidates should hold a degree in Industrial Engineering and possess strong analytical and organizational skills. This role offers valuable experience in the promotional industry.

Qualifications

• Graduate / entry-level candidate (0-2 years' experience).
• Exposure to warehouse operations, logistics, or process improvements advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Map and analyse end-to-end business processes.
• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and risks in warehouse operations.
• Develop improvement plans to enhance accuracy and reduce cost.
• Standardize and document operational procedures.
• Support warehouse staff with training and change management.
• Conduct workflow analysis to improve productivity.
• Work with the team to implement technology-driven improvements.
• Assist in designing warehouse layout for efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving ability

Strong organisational and planning skills

Proficiency in Excel

Excellent communication

Practical, detail-oriented, and hands-on approach

Adaptability and eagerness to learn

Education

BEng / BSc Industrial Engineering (or equivalent)

Job description

Industrial Engineer (Graduate) – Warehouse & Business Operations Position: Industrial Engineer (Graduate) Department: Operations / Warehouse & Distribution Reports To: Chief Operations Officer

About Us BNM is a market leader in the promotional industry offering branded goods, and clothing.

For over 29 years we serve prestigious blue chip clients with an ethos of passion for client service, design, operations and in what we do every day.

Purpose of the Role

The Industrial Engineer Graduate will analyse, optimise and improve operational processes within warehouse management, order fulfilment and distribution. This role will focus on streamlining workflows, reducing errors, improving stock accuracy, and supporting the creation of standardized procedures for smooth business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Map and analyse end-to-end business processes
• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and risk in warehouse operations and distributions
• Develop improvement plans to enhance accuracy, reduce cost, and improve turnaround times
• Standardize and document operational procedures (SOPs, work instructions, checklist)
• Support warehouse staff with process training and change management
• Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and stock management studies to improve productivity
• Work closely with warehouse team to implement technology-driven improvements
• Assist in designing warehouse layout and storage methods processes for optimal efficiency
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across all operational functions

Required Skills & Competencies

• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Proficiency in Excel
• Excellent communication and ability to work well with warehouse team
• Practical, detail-oriented, and hands-on approach
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn the promotional industry's operational requirements

Qualifications and Experience

BEng / BSc Industrial Engineering (or equivalent) Graduate / entry-level candidate (0-2 years' experience). Exposure to warehouse operations, logistics, or process improvements would be an advantageous.