Senior Industrial Engineer - Hybrid Supply Chain Optimizer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional growth

Remote work flexibility

On-site collaboration in Randburg

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer with a specialization in Supply Chain Optimization to join the Randburg-based team. The role focuses on analyzing, redesigning, and improving end-to-end supply chain processes using advanced industrial engineering techniques and data analytics.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in supply chain improvement, proficiency with simulation tools, and experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative field or related area.
• 6+ years of progressive industrial engineering experience with a focus on supply chain optimization.
• Proven experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong modeling, simulation, and data visualization capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze end-to-end supply chain to identify inefficiencies and optimization opportunities.
• Develop and implement inventory, logistics, and network design improvements.
• Lead data-driven projects using simulation tools to test scenarios.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align supply chain strategies.
• Develop robust demand forecasting and planning processes.
• Monitor KPIs and report performance to senior management.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management

Master's degree in Operations Research

Tools

AnyLogic

Llamasoft

SAP

Oracle

Data visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer with a specialization in Supply Chain Optimization to join the Randburg-based team. The role focuses on analyzing, redesigning, and improving end-to-end supply chain processes using advanced industrial engineering techniques and data analytics.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in supply chain improvement, proficiency with simulation tools, and experience with ERP systems.