Industrial Engineer - Supply Chain Operations

Pedros; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Pedros is seeking an Industrial Engineer to improve and redesign processes across distribution centre operations, focusing on efficiency, productivity, and cost effectiveness. The role involves time studies, process mapping, and data-driven initiatives to optimise warehousing, inventory handling, and logistics.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and support future technology implementations (WMS, ERP) within a predominantly manual environment. Travel to multiple sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or National Diploma required.
• 3-5 years in supply chain, warehousing, logistics, or distribution operations.
• Experience in process improvement and workflow optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, pivot tables, reporting and modelling.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current workflows, SOPs, and distribution processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Conduct time studies, process mapping, and labour utilization assessments.
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to boost productivity and reduce cost.
• Identify bottlenecks and non-value-adding activities; optimize warehouse layout and flows.
• Produce operational dashboards and reporting; support future WMS/ERP implementations.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, HR, Procurement, and IT; ensure compliance and best practices.
• Travel to distribution centres as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft Excel

Process mapping

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

WMS

ERP

Job description

The Industrial Engineer - Supply Chain Operation is responsible for analysing, improving, and redesigning operational processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures across distribution centre operations to improve efficiency, productivity, service delivery, and cost effectiveness.

The role focuses on identifying operational inefficiencies, labour optimization opportunities, process bottlenecks, and control gaps within a predominantly manual operating environment while supporting the business’s operational transformation initiatives, including future systems and technology implementation.

The incumbent will work closely with operational stakeholders to develop practical, scalable, and sustainable process improvements across warehousing, inventory management, logistics, and distribution operations.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Analyse current operational workflows, SOPs, and distribution processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct time studies, process mapping, workflow analysis, and labour utilization assessments across distribution centre operations.
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency, accuracy, and cost control.
• Identify and eliminate operational bottlenecks and non-value-adding activities.
• Review and optimize warehouse layout, operational flows, and inventory handling processes.
• Develop operational performance tracking tools, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms using Excel and other available systems.
• Work closely with operational teams to standardize and improve operational procedures and controls.
• Analyse operational data and trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational risks.
• Support the business in preparing for future implementation of WMS, TMS, ERP, and other operational technologies.
• Assist with process documentation, SOP development, and change implementation initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis on operational inefficiencies, stock variances, delays, and productivity challenges.
• Monitor and improve productivity metrics across warehouse and distribution operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across all DC operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Operations, Finance, HR, Procurement, and IT.Ensure operational processes align with business objectives, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Travel to various distribution centres and operational sites as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Industrial Engineering
• 3-5 years’ experience within supply chain, warehousing, logistics, or distribution operations
• Proven experience in process improvement, workflow optimization, and operational efficiency projects
• Experience working within manual or semi-manual operational environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including data analysis, pivot tables, reporting, and modelling
• Experience with process mapping and SOP development
• Exposure to WMS, ERP, or supply chain systems implementation will be advantageous
• Experience within FMCG, warehousing, logistics, or QSR supply chain environments advantageous