Supply Chain Optimization Engineer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Professional development

Remote work arrangements

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, South Africa, seeks a strategic and analytical Supply Chain Optimization Engineer to strengthen the client’s end-to-end operations, driving efficiency, cost-effectiveness and resilience.

You will apply industrial engineering principles, advanced analytics, and modeling tools to design inventory, warehouse, and network strategies, collaborating with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and sales to ensure alignment and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, SCM, OR or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain analysis or industrial engineering with a focus on supply chains.
• Strong proficiency in supply chain modeling and simulation software (e.g., Llamasoft, AnyLogic) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong understanding of statistical modeling and optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and model the client’s end-to-end supply chain to identify opportunities for cost reduction, service level improvement, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and implement strategies for inventory optimization, warehouse management, and transportation logistics.
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques and software tools to forecast demand, optimize network design, and improve material flow.
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and sales teams to ensure alignment and execution of supply chain initiatives.
• Design and implement KPIs to monitor supply chain performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead projects focused on improving supply chain visibility, sustainability, and responsiveness to market changes.

Skills

Supply chain modeling

Llamasoft

AnyLogic

Advanced Excel

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Tableau/Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering/SCM/OR or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and analytical Supply Chain Optimization Engineer to join their team in Richards Bay. This position is vital for enhancing the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and resilience of the entire supply chain. You will leverage industrial engineering principles, advanced analytics, and supply chain modeling tools to identify and implement improvements across logistics, inventory management, and network design. The ideal candidate is passionate about optimizing complex systems and driving tangible results in a global context. This role offers a significant opportunity to influence strategic decisions and shape the future of our client's supply chain operations, working within a collaborative and results-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and model the client's end-to-end supply chain to identify opportunities for cost reduction, service level improvement, and risk mitigation.


• Develop and implement strategies for inventory optimization, warehouse management, and transportation logistics.


• Utilize advanced analytical techniques and software tools to forecast demand, optimize network design, and improve material flow.


• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and sales teams to ensure alignment and execution of supply chain initiatives.


• Design and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor supply chain performance and drive continuous improvement.


• Lead projects focused on improving supply chain visibility, sustainability, and responsiveness to market changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain analysis, logistics, operations management, or industrial engineering with a focus on supply chains.


• Strong proficiency in supply chain modeling and simulation software (e.g., Llamasoft, AnyLogic) and advanced Excel skills.


• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong understanding of statistical modeling and optimization techniques.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to manage cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.


• Support for ongoing professional development and industry certifications.


• Opportunity to work on strategic, high-impact supply chain projects.


• A flexible and dynamic work environment with potential for remote work arrangements.