Supply Chain Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a result-driven Supply Chain Engineer to optimize logistics and material flow in Vereeniging. This on-site role focuses on improving efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability across procurement to delivery, driving significant cost savings and customer satisfaction.

You will analyze complex networks, implement process improvements, and collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance supply chain visibility and control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics engineering, or operations.
• Strong understanding of logistics, warehousing, transportation and inventory management.
• Proficient in supply chain planning and optimization software.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and map current supply chain processes to identify inefficiencies, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory management, warehousing, and transportation logistics.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution partners to streamline material flow and reduce lead times.
• Utilize data analytics to forecast demand, manage capacity, and identify cost-saving opportunities within the supply chain.
• Implement and manage supply chain technologies and systems to enhance visibility and operational control.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to track the effectiveness of supply chain operations.

Skills

Supply chain management

Logistics engineering

Operations management

Data analytics

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Tools

SCM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a results-driven Supply Chain Engineer to optimize their logistics and material flow operations in Vereeniging . This on-site role requires a meticulous and analytical individual who can improve the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability of the entire supply chain. You will analyze complex logistics networks, implement process improvements, and work with internal and external partners to ensure smooth operations from procurement to delivery, contributing to significant operational cost savings and enhanced customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and map current supply chain processes to identify inefficiencies, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory management, warehousing, and transportation logistics.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution partners to streamline material flow and reduce lead times.
• Utilize data analytics to forecast demand, manage capacity, and identify cost‑saving opportunities within the supply chain.
• Implement and manage supply chain technologies and systems to enhance visibility and operational control.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of supply chain operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in supply chain management , logistics engineering, or operations.
• Strong understanding of logistics , warehousing, transportation, and inventory management principles.
• Proficiency in supply chain planning and optimization software.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on impactful supply chain initiatives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement fund.
• Structured career development path and training opportunities.
• A collaborative and dynamic operational environment.