Industrial Engineer — Supply Chain Optimization

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Diverse project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer with a focus on supply chain and logistics to join the Richards Bay team. The role centers on optimizing material and information flow from source to consumption to boost efficiency, reduce lead times and cut costs.

You will analyze current operations, identify improvement opportunities, and implement innovative solutions to streamline processes across warehousing, transport and distribution.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize all supply chain aspects including inventory management, warehousing, transportation and distribution.
• Develop strategies to improve supply chain visibility, efficiency and responsiveness.
• Use data analytics and modeling to forecast demand and manage inventory levels.
• Design warehouse layouts and handling systems to improve flow.
• Collaborate with suppliers, logistics providers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure continuity and resilience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / SCM / related field

Tools

ERP systems

SCM software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer with a focus on supply chain and logistics to join the Richards Bay team. The role centers on optimizing material and information flow from source to consumption to boost efficiency, reduce lead times and cut costs.

You will analyze current operations, identify improvement opportunities, and implement innovative solutions to streamline processes across warehousing, transport and distribution.