Jnr Warehousing and Process Engineer (Re-advertised) at Bidvest International Logistics

Job Purpose    

• Bidvest International Logistics is in the market for a Junior Warehouse and Processing Engineer to provide specialist warehouse support with regards to optimization efforts. You will need to assist the Supply Chain Solutions and Tender Teams in responding to RFI's and RFQ's, tenders and proposals. You will need to collaborate with the Tender Desk to ensure accurate, innovative solutions are put forward to client tenders. You will assist business in optimising internal processes and implementing best practice in warehousing operations whilst also assisting in developing and reviewing Quality Work Instructions. You will be required to provide internal data analysis support. Finally, to develop analytics, systems and data management capabilities, including metrics and reports.

Qualifications & Experience    
Qualifications:

• Matric
• Industrial Engineering Degree or equivalent   

Experience:

• 3 years experience working in the process and costing environment                    

Key Responsibilities    
Operations Procedures / Written Instructions

• Attend work instruction scoping meetings
• Review existing processes on a scheduled basis and collate all relevant documentation
• Develop work instructions in conjunction with operations management
• Assist operations management with the establishment of new facilities, as required
• Assist operations management with the development of Facility Layout drawings, as required
• Develop Operating Procedures in conjuction with operations management

Standards

• Assist operations management with the development of operating standards as required
• Ensure that WMS operating standards are upheld
• Drive continuous improvement 

Job Observations

• Develop a planned job observation schedule in conjunction with Facility Managers
• Conduct planned job observations with operations management as per schedule
• Provide operations management with detailed job observation report

Audits

• Conduct regular internal audits on operating standards and procedures
• Provide operations management with audit results
• Conduct regular audits on the correct application of the WMS

Training

• Assist with the development of a plan for the training on work instructions
• Conduct training and provide Training Academy with all necessary documentation
• Provide operations management  with a Training report
• Develop a Competency Audit Schedule per facility
• Conduct Competency Assessment as per schedule
• Provide operations management with an assessment report
• Assist with the development of a plan for the training on operating standards
• Conduct training on operating standards and provide Training Academy with all the necessary documentation
• Provide operations management with training report on operating standards

Commercial / Warehousing

• Identify operational deficiencies in the warehousing facilities
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Solutions and Tender Desk on Tenders and Continous improvement initiatives.
• Support the analysis of the prospective client's needs and the proposal of appropriate warehousing solutions
• Participate in the development of warehousing solutions for the company
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of complete line of products/services and client business issues and needs
• Analysing internal and external financial data for tender responses and commercial decision-making
• Assist with client profitabilitycalculations  and Activity Based Costing exercises at facilities
• Analysing internal and external financial data for commercial decision making
• Assist the Supply Chain Solutions Engineer with Lean Six Sigma roll out within Warehousing
• Support Supply Chain Solutions Engineer to drive Warehouse Optimisation objectives outlined in the Warehouse Optimisation Project Framework.
• Support digitization efforts within warehousing to improve useability and visibility; with a strong focus on Warehouse Utilization and MHE Utilization

Skills & Competencies    

• Methodical and detail orientated            
• Flexible            
• Trustworthy            
• Advanced MS Office Skills            
• Proficient CAD Skills            

Deadline:6th February,2026