Industrial Engineer – Logistics & Distribution Optimizer

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer focused on Logistics and Distribution in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You'll optimize warehousing, transportation, and inventory control, driving efficiency and cost savings across multiple outlets.

The role emphasizes data analytics, process improvement, and collaboration with operations, procurement, and sales to ensure seamless supply chain integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, SCM, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial engineering focusing on logistics and distribution.
• Experience with warehouse optimization, transportation management, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing logistics and distribution processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize warehouse layouts, material handling systems, and inventory control.
• Evaluate and improve transportation routes, load planning, and carrier management to reduce costs and transit times.
• Utilize data analytics to forecast demand, manage stock levels, and improve order fulfillment accuracy.
• Design and implement process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics (KPIs) for logistics operations and report on results.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless supply chain integration.
• Research and recommend new technologies and best practices in logistics and distribution.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards within distribution centers.
• Provide training and support to warehouse and logistics personnel on new procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

SQL

Lean principles

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's in Logistics/SCM

Tools

Excel

SQL

WMS

TMS

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer focused on Logistics and Distribution in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You'll optimize warehousing, transportation, and inventory control, driving efficiency and cost savings across multiple outlets.

The role emphasizes data analytics, process improvement, and collaboration with operations, procurement, and sales to ensure seamless supply chain integration.