Remote Industrial Engineer: Supply Chain Optimization Pro

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

PTO

Professional development

Company laptop

Retirement plan

Technology stipend

Virtual culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Industrial Engineer to optimize our client’s supply chain through data-driven analysis, modeling, and simulation. You will design network configurations, improve warehousing and logistics, and collaborate with distributed teams in a virtual environment.

The role emphasizes lean practices, KPI development, and continuous improvement, with a focus on cost reduction and service level enhancements while working fully remotely from South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in industrial engineering with a focus on supply chain and logistics optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with complex datasets.
• Proficiency in supply chain modeling, simulation, and optimization software (AnyLogic, Llamasoft, CPLEX).

Responsibilities

• Analyze end-to-end supply chain operations, including warehousing, transportation, and inventory management, to identify inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for supply chain optimization, focusing on cost reduction, lead time improvement, and service level enhancement.
• Design and model optimal network configurations, warehouse layouts, and material flow processes.
• Utilize simulation and optimization software to evaluate different supply chain scenarios and recommend best-fit solutions.
• Collaborate remotely with logistics managers, warehouse staff, and other stakeholders to implement process improvements.
• Develop and maintain KPIs to track supply chain performance and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Create detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and project progress to senior management.
• Implement lean principles and best practices within the supply chain to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analysis for supply chain disruptions and develop corrective action plans.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in supply chain management and industrial engineering.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Remote collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field

Tools

AnyLogic

Llamasoft

CPLEX

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Industrial Engineer to optimize our client’s supply chain through data-driven analysis, modeling, and simulation. You will design network configurations, improve warehousing and logistics, and collaborate with distributed teams in a virtual environment.

The role emphasizes lean practices, KPI development, and continuous improvement, with a focus on cost reduction and service level enhancements while working fully remotely from South Africa.