Logistics & Supply Chain Engineer: Optimize & Forecast

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Lead improvements

Professional development

Sustainability focus

Global reach

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Logistics and Supply Chain Engineer to optimize Richards Bay operations, improving inbound/outbound logistics, warehousing and inventory management. You will apply industrial engineering principles to design scalable solutions that support growth and customer satisfaction.

The role demands strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics within a company focused on operational excellence and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degrees in IE, SCM or Logistics are required.
• Proven experience in supply chain analysis and optimization.
• Strong knowledge of best practices and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and map existing supply chain processes to identify improvements.
• Design optimized warehouse layouts and transportation routes.
• Develop forecasting models to improve demand planning and reduce stockouts.
• Collaborate with suppliers, logistics providers and internal stakeholders.
• Establish and track KPIs for supply chain performance.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve visibility and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Tools

WMS

TMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Logistics and Supply Chain Engineer to optimize Richards Bay operations, improving inbound/outbound logistics, warehousing and inventory management. You will apply industrial engineering principles to design scalable solutions that support growth and customer satisfaction.

The role demands strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics within a company focused on operational excellence and sustainability.