Supply Chain Industrial Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Health, dental, retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic and collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, seeks a strategic Supply Chain Industrial Engineer to optimize logistics and material flow across the value chain. The hybrid role blends data-driven analysis with Lean principles to improve efficiency from sourcing to distribution.

The successful candidate will design layouts, develop KPIs, and collaborate with procurement, production, sales and logistics while evaluating WMS/TMS technologies for better visibility and control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience in supply chain optimization, logistics engineering, or operations management.
• Strong understanding of Lean principles and their application in supply chain and logistics.
• Proficiency in supply chain modeling, data analysis, and process mapping software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with diverse stakeholders in East London and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing supply chain processes, including warehousing, inventory management, and transportation, to identify inefficiencies.
• Design and implement optimized logistics strategies, warehouse layouts, and material flow systems.
• Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve operational performance within the supply chain.
• Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to track supply chain efficiency, cost, and service levels.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, sales, and logistics teams to ensure seamless integration and effective coordination.
• Evaluate and implement technology solutions (e.g., WMS, TMS) to enhance supply chain visibility and control.

Skills

Lean principles

Data analysis

Project management

Collaboration

KPI development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Process mapping software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic Supply Chain Industrial Engineer to optimize their logistics and material flow operations in East London . This hybrid role is essential for analyzing and improving the efficiency of the entire supply chain, from raw material sourcing to final product distribution. You will apply industrial engineering principles to streamline processes, reduce costs, enhance inventory management, and improve overall network performance. The ideal candidate is adept at leveraging data and technology to create more efficient and resilient supply chains, working collaboratively across departments and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing supply chain processes, including warehousing, inventory management, and transportation, to identify inefficiencies.
• Design and implement optimized logistics strategies, warehouse layouts, and material flow systems.
• Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve operational performance within the supply chain.
• Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to track supply chain efficiency, cost, and service levels.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, sales, and logistics teams to ensure seamless integration and effective coordination.
• Evaluate and implement technology solutions (e.g., WMS, TMS) to enhance supply chain visibility and control.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering , Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in supply chain optimization, logistics engineering, or operations management.
• Strong understanding of Lean principles and their application in supply chain and logistics.
• Proficiency in supply chain modeling, data analysis, and process mapping software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with diverse stakeholders in East London and beyond.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in supply chain technologies.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation.