Remote Industrial Engineer — Global Supply Chain Optimization

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Home office setup allowance

Health and wellness benefits

Access to supply chain tech and tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer with a specialty in Supply Chain to join a fully remote team. The role focuses on improving efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness across global supply chain operations.

You will analyze complex data, design optimized networks, and implement innovative solutions to enhance material flow and inventory management for international teams and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, SCM, or related field.
• 4+ years in industrial engineering with a focus on supply chain.
• Proficiency in supply chain planning software, ERP, and data analysis tools.
• Strong logistics, inventory control, and demand forecasting knowledge.
• Effective remote communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze end-to-end supply chain processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Design and implement inventory, warehousing, and transport strategies to cut costs.
• Develop and maintain supply chain models and simulations.
• Collaborate with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Use data analytics and performance metrics to monitor chain health.
• Apply lean principles within the supply chain function.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Supply chain optimization

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Supply chain software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer with a specialty in Supply Chain to join a fully remote team. The role focuses on improving efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness across global supply chain operations.

You will analyze complex data, design optimized networks, and implement innovative solutions to enhance material flow and inventory management for international teams and partners.