Supply Chain Industrial Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Growth opportunities

Generous annual leave and holidays

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Supply Chain Industrial Engineer to optimize logistics, inventory, and transportation in Mossel Bay. You will lead projects to improve efficiency, deploy new technologies, and streamline operations across warehousing and distribution facilities.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, Lean principles, and collaboration with internal teams and partners to drive cost reductions and service improvements in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
• 3–5 years of experience in supply chain operations or industrial engineering.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, warehousing, and transportation management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize supply chain processes, including warehousing, inventory management, and transportation.
• Design layouts and workflows for distribution centers and storage facilities.
• Develop data analysis tools to identify cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with logistics partners and internal teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Apply lean principles to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Track KPIs for supply chain operations.

Skills

Lean principles

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Supply Chain Industrial Engineer to enhance their logistics and distribution operations in Mossel Bay . This role involves optimizing supply chain processes, from inventory management to transportation and warehousing, to improve efficiency and reduce costs. You will work on projects aimed at streamlining operations, implementing new technologies, and ensuring the smooth flow of goods. This is an excited opportunity for an engineer with a focus on supply chain to contribute to a critical business function and drive significant improvements within a dynamic industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize supply chain processes, including warehousing, inventory management, and transportation.
• Design and implement efficient layout and workflows for distribution centers and storage facilities.
• Develop and utilize data analysis tools to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with logistics partners and internal teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
• Implement lean principles within the supply chain to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Manage and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering , Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in supply chain operations or industrial engineering with a supply chain focus.
• Solid understanding of logistics , warehousing, and transportation management principles.
• Proficiency in supply chain simulation software and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL).
• Experience with inventory management systems and best practices.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certification in supply chain management.
• Generous annual leave and paid public holidays.
• A dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation in logistics.