Senior Industrial Engineer - Logistics

The Senior Industrial Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, and implementing logistics solutions, managing internal & external stakeholder expectations throughout the solution design and implementation phases. The role supports company objectives, driving value-adding and robust solutions, with a focus on:

• Identifying and analysing value-adding solutions for customers
• Supporting company objectives of change management across multiple streams
• Scoping, analysing, and implementing strategic business objectives and projects
• Supporting Lean Six Sigma goals by identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborating with operations teams and senior management for successful project implementation
• Optimizing warehouse and transport planning

Basic Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary Qualification(s): B-Eng/BSc Degree in Industrial Engineering
• Computer Literacy Level:
• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook: Advanced
• Additional Computer Skills (beneficial):
• Microsoft Access, SQL, Microsoft Visio, SharePoint, Power Apps, ERP Systems, TMS (Transport Management Systems), PYTHON

Other Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant logistics & supply chain management experience or related industry experience
• Supply Chain Optimization, Planning & Design
• Business Analysis Skills & Experience
• Lean Six Sigma direct experience (5 years)
• Development of BRS & SRS
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills & the ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Ability to multi-task & employ effective problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented & analytical
• Ability to work under pressure
• Change Management skills & experience
• Unendorsed license & own transport
• Ability to travel around Gauteng, South Africa

JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS

• Industrial Engineering experience: >5 years in logistics or related industry
• Lean Six Sigma: >5 years in logistics (beneficial)
• Leadership in business or operations: >3 years with staff performance management
• ERP/WMS Systems Skills: >2 years operational (development advantageous)
• TMS Systems: >3 years (advantageous)
• Supply Chain Optimization: >5 years in warehouse or route planning (beneficial)
• Business Analysis: >5 years essential
• Change Management: >3 years essential

Added Advantages:

• General business acumen
• Supply Chain & Network Optimization and Planning
• Applied negotiation skills
• BRS and SRS development skills
• TOC (Theory of Constraints)
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Management accreditation (e.g., CSCP, SCOR-P)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Engineered Solutions: Identify and develop value-adding solutions for clients
• Operations Support: Collaborate with Operations & Management to identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Analysis and Recommendations:
• Data comparison and analysis
• Process optimization
• Facilities and warehousing best practices
• Business Cases/Feasibility Studies: Develop ROI-driven cases for productivity improvements
• Continuous Improvement Management: Manage and report on cost-saving and Sigma initiatives
• Change Management: Lead the business through the S-Curve, ensuring smooth transitions
• Business Analysis: Define business requirements and translate them into IT-specific communications
• SIGMA: Identify and implement Lean Six Sigma initiatives
• Group Facilitation: Lead and influence diverse teams during planning or problem-solving activities
• Travel: Local travel required to support business objectives

Additional Job Information

• Must work well under pressure
• Organized, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented
• Adaptable to change
• Culturally sensitive and capable of working with diverse groups
• Strong leadership skills

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WITH A BSc OR B.Eng WILL BE CONTACTED.