Industrial Engineer - Logistics

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career advancement

Paid annual leave

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer with a logistics focus to join our Queenstown team and optimize warehousing, transportation, and distribution processes. You will analyze current operations, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions to streamline goods flow and reduce costs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering (or related field) and a minimum of 3 years in logistics, supply chain, or industrial engineering, with proven experience in

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years in logistics, supply chain, or industrial engineering.
• Proven experience optimizing warehouse and transportation operations.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems and best practices.
• Proficiency in data analysis and process mapping tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve warehouse operations, including layout, storage, and material handling systems.
• Optimize transportation routes and modes to reduce costs and improve delivery efficiency.
• Develop and implement inventory management strategies to minimize holding costs and stock-outs.
• Collaborate with external logistics providers to ensure service levels are met.
• Design and implement process improvements within the distribution network.
• Utilize data analysis to track logistics performance and identify areas for enhancement.

Skills

Data analysis

Process mapping

Warehouse optimization

Inventory management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an Industrial Engineer with a specialization in Logistics to join their team in Queenstown . This role will focus on optimizing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the company's logistics operations, including warehousing, transportation, and distribution. You will analyze current processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to streamline the flow of goods. This is a valuable opportunity for an engineer looking to make a significant impact on supply chain operations within a growing organization, contributing to improved delivery times and reduced operational costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve warehouse operations , including layout, storage, and material handling systems.
• Optimize transportation routes and modes to reduce costs and improve delivery efficiency.
• Develop and implement inventory management strategies to minimize holding costs and stock-outs.
• Collaborate with external logistics providers to ensure service level agreements are met.
• Design and implement process improvements within the distribution network.
• Utilize data analysis to track logistics performance and identify areas for enhancement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in logistics , supply chain, or industrial engineering.
• Proven experience in optimizing warehouse and transportation operations.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems and best practices.
• Proficiency in data analysis and process mapping tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement within logistics and supply chain.
• Paid annual leave and company holidays. A collaborative team environment focused on operational efficiency.
• Chance to optimize critical supply chain functions.