Senior Industrial Engineer - Supply Chain

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & retirement benefits

Generous leave

Professional development

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Industrial Engineer role based in Klerksdorp. The position focuses on optimizing supply chain flows, inventory management, and logistics to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness.

You will lead analysis of processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement data-driven solutions in a large-scale industrial environment with hybrid working flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Industrial Engineering, SCM or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering focusing on supply chain and logistics.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, warehousing, and transportation optimization techniques.
• Experience with ERP systems and supply chain management software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize the end-to-end supply chain including logistics, warehousing, and inventory management.
• Develop strategies to improve on-time delivery and reduce transportation costs.
• Use data analytics to forecast demand and manage inventory levels.
• Design and improve warehouse layouts and material handling for efficiency.
• Collaborate with suppliers, logistics providers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Apply Lean Supply Chain principles to minimize waste and maximize value.

Skills

Inventory management

Warehousing

Transportation optimization

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

ERP systems

Supply chain software

Modeling & simulation

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering / SCM

Tools

ERP systems

Supply chain modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client has an exciting opening for a Senior Industrial Engineer with expertise in Supply Chain operations, based in Klerksdorp , with hybrid working flexibility. This role is critical for optimizing the flow of goods and information from suppliers to customers, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery. You will analyze existing supply chain processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement innovative solutions to enhance performance. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape and improve critical logistics and inventory management systems within a large-scale industrial context.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize the entire supply chain process, including logistics, warehousing, and inventory management.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve on-time delivery rates and reduce transportation costs.
• Utilize data analytics to forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Design and improve warehouse layouts and material handling systems for maximum efficiency.
• Collaborate with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless operations.
• Implement Lean Supply Chain principles and best practices to minimize waste and maximize value.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering with a focus on supply chain and logistics.
• Strong understanding of inventory management , warehousing, and transportation optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in supply chain modeling and simulation software is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and supply chain management software.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• Generous annual leave and paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and conference attendance.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment with hybrid flexibility.