Remote Industrial Engineer: Supply Chain Optimization

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Home office setup allowance

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Industrial Engineer focused on supply chain optimization to join our entirely remote team serving global operations, with emphasis on the Klerksdorp region.

You will analyze end-to-end processes, model networks, and implement solutions using AnyLogic, SQL, Python, and Tableau, collaborating with stakeholders worldwide.

This remote role offers home-office support and opportunities to influence cost efficiency and service levels across global networks.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial engineering with a strong specialization in supply chain and logistics analysis.
• Proven experience with supply chain modeling and simulation software (e.g., AnyLogic, SAP APO, Oracle SCM).
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis, statistical modeling, and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Tableau).
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills suitable for a remote work environment.
• Experience working with international logistics and global trade compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze end-to-end supply chain processes to identify efficiency gains.
• Develop strategies for inventory optimization, demand forecasting, and network design.
• Utilize simulation software to model scenarios and recommend solutions.
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, sales, and external partners to implement improvements.
• Establish and track KPIs and provide actionable insights to management.
• Stay updated on best practices and regulatory changes impacting global supply chains.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Visualization (Tableau)

SQL

Python

R

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AnyLogic

SAP APO

Oracle SCM

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Industrial Engineer focused on supply chain optimization to join our entirely remote team serving global operations, with emphasis on the Klerksdorp region.

You will analyze end-to-end processes, model networks, and implement solutions using AnyLogic, SQL, Python, and Tableau, collaborating with stakeholders worldwide.

This remote role offers home-office support and opportunities to influence cost efficiency and service levels across global networks.