Senior Industrial Engineer - Supply Chain & Logistics Optimisation (71056) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions

Job Description

Senior Industrial Engineer - Supply Chain & Logistics Optimisation

Location: Midrand / Cape Town

• A leading logistics and supply chain organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Engineer to drive supply chain optimisation, logistics solutions, continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives.
• The role will focus on warehouse, transport and network optimisation, process improvement, business case development, project delivery and the implementation of automation, analytics and AI-enabled solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement warehouse, transport and supply chain optimisation solutions.
• Analyse operational data and develop models, business cases and feasibility studies.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage complex projects from concept through to implementation.
• Identify and implement automation, analytics and digital transformation opportunities.
• Work with Operations, IT, Finance, Commercial and external technology partners.
• Develop process maps, requirements specifications and implementation plans.
• Present recommendations and business cases to senior management and executives.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng / Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering - essential
• 8+ years' Industrial Engineering experience
• 5+ years' experience managing complex projects
• Experience within logistics, warehousing, distribution, supply chain or related operational environments
• Proven experience in supply chain optimisation, process engineering and continuous improvement
• Experience developing business cases and feasibility studies
• Strong data analysis, modelling and problem-solving skills
• Experience with WMS, ERP and/or Transport Management Systems

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Power BI
• Power Apps / Power Automate
• Lean Six Sigma
• Business process analysis and process mapping
• Project and change management
• Knowledge of automation, AI and digital transformation
• SQL and/or Python would be advantageous

A postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Analysis or Project Management, together with Lean Six Sigma, PMP, CSCP or SCOR-P certification, would be advantageous.