Remote Industrial Engineer: Supply Chain Optimization

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Performance bonuses

Flexible hours

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking Remote Industrial Engineer specializing in Supply Chain Optimization to join its fully remote team. The role involves analyzing, designing, and implementing improvements across a global supply chain network to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and improve delivery performance.

You will leverage advanced analytical tools, collaborate virtually with stakeholders in logistics, procurement, and operations, and drive data-driven innovations in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Strong experience with supply chain analysis, optimization, and logistics management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current supply chain processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement optimized supply chain strategies using modeling and simulation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate improvements.
• Design and implement systems to monitor KPIs and performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, lead-time improvement, and service level enhancements.
• Stay current with industry trends to recommend innovative solutions.

Skills

Supply chain analysis

Optimization

Logistics management

SQL

Python

R

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking Remote Industrial Engineer specializing in Supply Chain Optimization to join its fully remote team. The role involves analyzing, designing, and implementing improvements across a global supply chain network to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and improve delivery performance.

You will leverage advanced analytical tools, collaborate virtually with stakeholders in logistics, procurement, and operations, and drive data-driven innovations in a remote setting.