Remote Industrial Engineer - Supply Chain

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Global health insurance

Home office allowance

Online courses

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Industrial Engineer specializing in supply chain optimization to join our fully remote team supporting operations primarily based in Pretoria, South Africa. You will design, implement, and manage efficient supply chain processes, leveraging analytical techniques to improve logistics, inventory management, and network design.

The role offers a competitive remote salary, opportunities for continuous learning, and a flexible schedule to collaborate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, SCM, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in supply chain analysis and optimization.
• Proven expertise in supply chain modeling software.
• Strong understanding of logistics, inventory control, and network design.
• Excellent communication and collaboration, with remote/global team experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and drive cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize the entire supply chain network, including logistics, warehousing, and transportation.
• Develop and implement strategies for inventory management to reduce carrying costs while ensuring product availability.
• Utilize simulation and modeling tools to design and test new supply chain configurations and operational improvements.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, production, and distribution teams to ensure seamless end-to-end supply chain performance.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure the effectiveness of supply chain operations.
• Implement Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies within the supply chain function.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Remote work experience

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, SCM, or related field

Tools

Supply chain modeling software

Data analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Remote Industrial Engineer with a specialization in supply chain optimization to join their fully remote team, supporting operations that are primarily based in Pretoria . This role is critical for designing, implementing, and managing efficient and cost-effective supply chain processes. You will leverage advanced analytical techniques and engineering principles to enhance logistics, inventory management, and network design. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to make a significant impact on global supply chain operations from a remote location, fostering collaboration and driving strategic improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize the entire supply chain network, including logistics, warehousing, and transportation.
• Develop and implement strategies for inventory management to reduce carrying costs while ensuring product availability.
• Utilize simulation and modeling tools to design and test new supply chain configurations and operational improvements.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, production, and distribution teams to ensure seamless end-to-end supply chain performance.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of supply chain operations.
• Implement Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies within the supply chain function.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering , Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain analysis and optimization .
• Proven expertise in supply chain modeling software and data analytics tools.
• Strong understanding of logistics, inventory control, and network design principles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working effectively in a remote, global team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and drive cross-functional initiatives.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remote salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive global health insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and technology.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, including access to industry-specific online courses and certifications.
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate global team collaboration.