Solutions Engineering Executive

Jackie Cory Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Cory Recruitment is seeking a Solutions Engineering Executive in Gauteng to lead the development and delivery of cost-effective, technically sound supply chain solutions. You will drive engineering leadership, operational improvement and stakeholder collaboration to translate requirements into viable operating models.

The role emphasises leadership in engineering, RFQ execution, design of operating models, and implementation support with a strong focus on cost optimisation and performance

Qualifications

• Recognised four-year degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• At least 10 years’ relevant experience in supply chain engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ senior management experience leading engineering or multidisciplinary solution teams.
• Proven experience in solution development, RFQs, operating-model design, solution costing and implementation support.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse and material-flow design, resource modelling and productivity analysis.
• Experience translating operational requirements into functional systems and technology solutions.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to assess costs, profitability and service commitments.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Automotive and production-logistics experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain engineering, network design and optimisation across warehousing, transportation, distribution, inventory and production logistics.
• Oversee solution development, RFQs, feasibility studies, costing, proposals and implementation planning.
• Develop operational models, resource plans, productivity calculations and cost-effective solutions aligned with customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Commercial, Finance, Operations and Technology teams to deliver sustainable customer value.
• Drive operational transformation, continuous improvement and cost optimisation using Lean, Toyota Production System and industrial engineering methodologies.
• Evaluate and implement fit-for-purpose technology, automation, ERP, WMS, TMS and business intelligence solutions.
• Establish engineering standards, technical governance, risk management and quality assurance processes.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Solutions Engineering team while managing resources, budgets and performance.
• Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships, providing technical expertise and commercially sound recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

RFQs & Proposals

Solution development

Lean & TPS

Operations modelling

Stakeholder management

Automation & ERP/WMS/TMS

Costing & profitability

Education

Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

ERP Systems

WMS

TMS

Job description

Solutions Engineering Executive

Location: Gauteng
Type: Permanent

Our client is seeking an experienced Solutions Engineering Executive to lead the development and delivery of commercially viable, technically sound and operationally sustainable supply chain solutions. This role provides strategic engineering leadership, drives operational improvement and ensures customer requirements are translated into efficient, cost-effective operating models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead supply chain engineering, network design and optimisation across warehousing, transportation, distribution, inventory and production logistics.

• Oversee solution development, RFQs, feasibility studies, costing, proposals and implementation planning.

• Develop operational models, resource plans, productivity calculations and cost-effective solutions aligned with customer requirements.

• Collaborate with Business Development, Commercial, Finance, Operations and Technology teams to deliver sustainable customer value.

• Drive operational transformation, continuous improvement and cost optimisation using Lean, Toyota Production System and industrial engineering methodologies.

• Evaluate and implement fit-for-purpose technology, automation, ERP, WMS, TMS and business intelligence solutions.

• Establish engineering standards, technical governance, risk management and quality assurance processes.

• Lead, mentor and develop the Solutions Engineering team while managing resources, budgets and performance.

• Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships, providing technical expertise and commercially sound recommendations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Recognised four-year degree in Industrial Engineering, another relevant engineering discipline, Logistics or a related field.

• At least 10 years’ relevant experience in supply chain engineering, contract logistics, manufacturing logistics or complex operations.

• Minimum 5 years’ senior management experience leading engineering or multidisciplinary solution teams.

• Proven experience in solution development, RFQs, operating-model design, solution costing and implementation support.

• Strong knowledge of warehouse and material-flow design, resource modelling, productivity analysis and operational improvement.

• Experience translating operational requirements into functional systems and technology solutions.

• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to assess costs, profitability, operational risks and service commitments.

• Excellent leadership, analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

• Automotive and production-logistics experience is strongly preferred.

Advantageous:

A postgraduate qualification in Management, Business or Supply Chain.