Senior Industrial Engineer

Vector Logistics Limited; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 660 000 - 780 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Sandton is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer responsible for designing and implementing logistics solutions. The ideal candidate should have a B‑Eng Degree in Industrial Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management. Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex projects are essential for success in this vital role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant logistics & supply chain management experience.
• Must have 5 years Supply Chain Optimization (CIP) experience.
• Must have 5 years Lean Six Sigma experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and implement logistics solutions.
• Manage complex / strategic projects from inception to completion.
• Identify, analyze & develop value-adding solutions for clients.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Detail oriented and analytical

Ability to function under pressure

Leadership skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

B‑Eng Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Visio

SQL

SAP

Job description

Senior Industrial Engineer

Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature‑controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can‑do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector’s vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in ‘multi‑temperature’ vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose

Responsible for designing, planning and implementing logistics solutions, whilst managing stakeholder (internal & external) expectations throughout the solution design and implementation phase.

This role directly supports company objectives and contributes to identifying, analysing & developing value‑adding and robust solutions for current & prospective customers.

Effective change management across multiple streams, projects and business objectives.

Ensuring Strategic Business Objectives and Projects are scoped, analysed, implemented, sustained and measured.

Effectively managing the Change in various Business Segments (Departments). Guiding the Organization through the S‑Curve.

The role directly supports the Lean Six Sigma goals and Strategy for Vector Logistics, identifying, analysing, and implementing CIP initiatives.

Project Management.

Warehouse Optimization and Planning.

Transport Optimization and Planning.

Key Responsibilities

Engineered Solutions

• Identify, analyse & develop value‑adding solutions for current & prospective clients.

OPS Support

• Identify Continuous Improvement opportunities in collaboration with Operations and Management. Develop robust solutions to implement and sustain cost saving initiatives throughout the business.

Analysis and Recommendations

• Data analysis, comparison, sense checking.
• Processes supporting business objectives, complete, accurate, relevant, error proof, common exceptions covered, measurable.
• Facilities best practices, flow, flexibility, compliance.
• Warehousing best practices, receiving, put‑away, picking, replenishment, stock control, etc.

Business Cases / Feasibility Studies

• Develop as required depending on financial investment required and risk profile. Tools and aspects to consider include ROI calculations, quantified value, opportunity for productivity improvements and future growth / revenue potential.
• Continuous Improvement Management: Manage and Report on Cost Saving and Sigma Initiatives.

Project Management

• Manage complex / strategic projects from inception to completions.
• Project Governance critical, Project Charters, Business Case, WBS, Project Plan, Stakeholder Management.

Change Management

• Manage the change in the Organization.
• Taking the business through the S‑Curve effectively.

Business Analysis

• Define and scope the Business Requirements and Translate this into IT Specific communications.
• Developing of SOP’s, Specifications, SCOPE, Business Cases.

SIGMA

• Identify and Implement SIGMA Initiatives.

Group Facilitation

• Leading & influencing a diverse group through planning and/or problem‑solving activities as required, including Advance Quality Planning (AQP) sessions.

Travel

• Reasonable local travel requirement to use knowledge, skills and experience in support of relevant business objectives.

Key Relationships

Internal

• Collaboration with Operations team & other internal stakeholders.
• Collaboration with EXCO and Top Management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have a B‑Eng Degree in Industrial Engineering.
• TOC (Theory of Constraints) would be beneficial.
• Project Management certification would be beneficial.
• Supply Chain Management accreditation such as CSCP, SCOR‑P would be beneficial.
• Minimum 5 years or more relevant logistics & supply chain management experience or other industry related experience.
• Must have 5 years Industrial Engineering experience.
• Must have 5 years Supply Chain Optimization (CIP) experience, planning and design.
• Must have 3 years leadership experience in a business or operational role.
• Network Modelling and Optimization.
• Must have 2 years Business Analysis skills and experience.
• Must have 5 years Lean Six Sigma experience.
• Must have 5 years Project management experience from inception to completion.
• Must have 3 years Change management skills and experience.
• WMS/ERP system skills and experience is required, must have 2 years operational experience.
• Development of BRS (Business Requirement Specifications).
• Development of SRS (System Requirement Specifications) Excellent written & verbal communications skills.
• Unendorsed license & own transport.
• Ability to travel around Gauteng, South Africa.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills & able to work in a collaborative & team‑based environment.
• Aptitude to multi-task & employ effective problem‑solving abilities.
• Detail orientated and analytical.
• Ability to function under pressure.
• Must be very organized, deadline driven with the ability to apply attention to detail.
• Must be adaptable to change.
• Must be a strong leader.

Computer Skills

• Microsoft.
• SQL (Beneficial).
• Microsoft Visio.
• SharePoint (Beneficial).
• Supply Chain Guru or Similar (Advantage).
• Power Apps (Beneficial).
• WMS Knowledge ie SAP (Beneficial).
• ERP Systems Knowledge (Beneficial).
• TMS (Transport Management Systems) (Beneficial).
• PYTHON (Beneficial).

We look forward to hearing from you!