Senior Industrial Engineer - Supply Chain & Logistics Optimisation (71056)
Ntice Sourcing Solutions · Cape Town, Western Cape
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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.