Remote Industrial Engineer - Supply Chain Network Design

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Industrial Engineer to lead its Supply Chain Network Design initiatives from a remote location. You will analyze data, build models, and design optimal locations for warehouses and transportation routes to reduce costs and improve service levels.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a quantitative field and 6+ years of network design experience, with proficiency in tools like Llamasoft, AnyLogic, and CPLEX.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative field relevant to supply chain.
• 6+ years in supply chain network design and optimization.
• Proficiency with network design software such as Llamasoft/Coupa, AnyLogic, CPLEX.
• Strong mathematical modeling, forecasting, and data analysis skills.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities with cross‑functional impact.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize the supply chain network, including facility locations and inventory placement.
• Develop mathematical models to analyze routes, modes, and costs.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site selection for new DCs and fulfillment centers.
• Collaborate with logistics, operations, and finance to align network design with goals.
• Analyze data to identify cost savings and service improvements.
• Create what-if scenarios and perform sensitivity analyses.
• Prepare reports/presentations for senior management on design recommendations.
• Implement and monitor KPIs to measure network performance.
• Stay informed on best practices, tech trends, and regulatory changes.
• Work with IT to ensure systems support the designed network.

Skills

Analytical skills

Optimization modelling

Data analysis

Decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

People & project leadership

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering / Operations Research / SCM

6+ years experience in network design & logistics optimization

Tools

Llamasoft/Coupa

AnyLogic

CPLEX

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing e-commerce enterprise, is actively seeking a Remote Industrial Engineer to lead their Supply Chain Network Design initiatives. This is a strategic role for an experienced professional who can analyze, design, and optimize the company's entire supply chain infrastructure from a remote location. You will be responsible for leveraging data analytics and modeling tools to determine optimal locations for warehouses, distribution centers, and transportation routes, aiming to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer service levels. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of supply chain principles, network optimization software, and a proven ability to manage complex projects. This is a fully remote position, offering the ultimate flexibility to work from anywhere while shaping the backbone of our client's logistics operations. Your contributions will be critical to scaling their business effectively and ensuring seamless delivery across their operational footprint.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize the company's supply chain network, including facility locations, capacities, and inventory placement strategies.
• Develop mathematical models and utilize specialized software to analyze and optimize transportation routes, modes, and costs.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site selection analyses for new distribution centers and fulfillment facilities.
• Collaborate with logistics, operations, and finance teams to understand business requirements and align network design with strategic goals.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve service levels.
• Develop "what-if" scenarios and perform sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of network changes.
• Create detailed reports and presentations to communicate network design recommendations to senior management.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the supply chain network.
• Stay informed about industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes impacting supply chain design.
• Work closely with IT teams to ensure that systems support the designed network effectively.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain network design, logistics optimization, and operations research.
• Proficiency in network design and optimization software (e.g., Llamasoft/Coupa, AnyLogic, CPLEX).
• Strong understanding of mathematical modeling, including linear programming, mixed-integer programming, and heuristics.
• Expertise in data analysis, statistical modeling, and forecasting techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects from conception to completion.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a remote, collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, transportation management, and inventory control is essential.

Benefits

This fully remote role offers a highly competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a retirement savings plan. Our client offers significant opportunities for professional growth and development, allowing you to shape the future of their supply chain. Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of working remotely while making a strategic impact on a leading e-commerce business.