Industrial Engineer - Logistics & Warehouse (Hybrid, Paarl)

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking an Industrial Engineer with logistics and warehousing expertise for a hybrid role focused on improving warehouse operations and inventory systems.

You will design layouts, analyze flows, and implement SOPs while collaborating with IT and operations to drive cost reductions and efficiency in a fast-paced e-commerce and logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial engineering with logistics/warehousing focus.
• Proficiency in warehouse layout design, material flow, and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Analyze warehouse operations to identify inefficiencies and redesign layouts.
• Design and implement optimal warehouse layouts and material flow strategies.
• Develop and refine SOPs for warehouse activities.
• Utilize simulation and modeling tools to test proposed changes.
• Implement KPIs to track efficiency, accuracy, and cost.
• Collaborate with IT to optimize WMS and related software.
• Conduct time and motion studies to improve productivity.
• Identify opportunities for automation and assess solutions.
• Work with operations to implement process improvements.
• Ensure safety regulations and best practices in the warehouse.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Simulation software

Data analysis tools

WMS systems

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking an Industrial Engineer with logistics and warehousing expertise for a hybrid role focused on improving warehouse operations and inventory systems.

You will design layouts, analyze flows, and implement SOPs while collaborating with IT and operations to drive cost reductions and efficiency in a fast-paced e-commerce and logistics environment.