Remote Industrial Engineer - Global Supply Chain Network Design

Placements24; Upington; Hybride; ZAR 2 964 000 - 4 611 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Executive-level salary and performance

Global health insurance package

Generous retirement savings plan

Significant paid time off and training

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical and strategic Remote Industrial Engineer to design, optimize, and plan global supply chain infrastructure. You will leverage advanced modeling and simulation to improve efficiency and cut costs across the international network.

The role demands extensive experience in network optimization, data-driven decision making, and remote collaboration with global stakeholders. Exceptional communication and independent work abilities are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related quantitative field.
• 7+ years in industrial engineering with focus on supply chain network design and optimization.
• Experience with supply chain modeling software and optimization techniques.

Responsabilités

• Design and optimize global supply chain networks including location, capacity, and inventory deployment.
• Develop mathematical models and simulations to analyze network performance and identify improvements.
• Conduct scenario analyses for network configurations and market changes.
• Collaborate with regional teams to gather data and secure buy-in for designs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities across transportation, warehousing, and inventory.

Connaissances

Industrial engineering

Supply chain design

Optimization

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Formation

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Outils

Llamasoft

AnyLogic

Gurobi

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a leading global e-commerce and logistics conglomerate, is seeking a highly analytical and strategic Remote Industrial Engineer to focus on global supply chain network design. This critical role will involve the design, optimization, and strategic planning of the company's international supply chain infrastructure. You will leverage advanced modeling and simulation techniques to analyze demand patterns, optimize facility locations, transportation routes, and inventory strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs across the global network. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in supply chain modeling, network optimization, and a deep understanding of global logistics operations. This position is fully remote, requiring a candidate who excels in independent work, data-driven decision-making, and virtual collaboration. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our client's global logistics capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize global supply chain networks, including facility location, capacity planning, and inventory deployment.
• Develop and utilize advanced mathematical models and simulation tools to analyze network performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of various network configurations, transportation strategies, and market changes.
• Collaborate with regional operations teams and stakeholders to gather data, understand local requirements, and ensure buy-in for network designs.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities within the supply chain, focusing on transportation, warehousing, and inventory holding costs.
• Develop robust business cases and present findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Stay informed about global trade dynamics, emerging logistics technologies, and best practices in supply chain management.
• Ensure network designs align with overall business strategy, sustainability goals, and customer service level agreements.
• Create and maintain documentation for supply chain network models and operational procedures.
• Work effectively in a fully remote, cross-functional, and global team environment.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in industrial engineering with a strong specialization in supply chain network design and optimization.
• Extensive experience with supply chain modeling software (e.g., Llamasoft, AnyLogic, Gurobi) and optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, data mining, and visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of global logistics, transportation modes, and inventory management strategies.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders globally.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, data‑intensive projects independently in a remote setting.
• Experience with large-scale datasets and database management.
• Must be highly self‑motivated, results‑oriented, and adept at working with minimal supervision in a fully remote capacity.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive executive-level salary, with significant performance-based bonuses and potential for long-term incentives.
• A comprehensive global health insurance package and generous retirement savings plan are provided.
• Employees are offered substantial paid time off and generous budgets for continuous professional development, including specialized training and industry certifications.
• The company promotes a culture of innovation, collaboration, and employee empowerment.
• This fully remote role offers exceptional flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to shape world-class global supply chains.
• Join a dynamic leader in e-commerce and logistics.