Remote Supply Chain & Logistics Engineer for Optimization

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous PTO

Home office stipend

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Remote collaboration tools

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Supply Chain & Logistics Engineer to drive remote optimization of inventory, warehousing and transportation. You will design networks, run simulations, and collaborate with global teams to enhance efficiency and service levels.

You will lead projects, analyze data, and implement best practices across WMS/TMS platforms while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely reporting. This remote role supports a distributed logistics network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, OR related field.
• 5+ years in supply chain engineering, logistics or operations management.
• Experience in network design, inventory optimization and transportation management.
• Proficiency with supply chain modeling and simulation tools (AnyLogic, Llamasoft).
• Strong analytical and data handling skills with large datasets.
• Experience with WMS and TMS systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in a remote setting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize all aspects of the supply chain, including inventory, warehousing and transportation.
• Design and optimize logistics networks and layouts.
• Develop and use simulation tools to test scenarios and improve performance.
• Identify cost-cutting opportunities and improve delivery times and service levels.
• Collaborate with suppliers, carriers and internal teams to ensure smooth flow of goods.
• Create and monitor KPIs for supply chain operations.
• Implement best practices for demand forecasting and inventory control.
• Oversee implementation of new supply chain technologies and systems.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for disruptions and mitigation planning.
• Prepare reports and present findings to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Eng./Supply Chain/Logistics/OR

Tools

AnyLogic

Llamasoft

WMS

TMS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Supply Chain & Logistics Engineer to drive remote optimization of inventory, warehousing and transportation. You will design networks, run simulations, and collaborate with global teams to enhance efficiency and service levels.

You will lead projects, analyze data, and implement best practices across WMS/TMS platforms while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely reporting. This remote role supports a distributed logistics network.