A well-established organisation within the food and FMCG sector is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer - Supply Chain to join their team, based at their Pinetown Distribution Centre. The role will focus on process improvement, operational efficiency, productivity, workflow optimisation and data analysis across supply chain and distribution centre operations.Key Requirements
Industrial Engineering Degree or National Diploma - mandatory
3-5 years' experience in supply chain, warehousing, logistics or distribution - mandatory
Strong Excel and analytical capability, including pivot tables, data analysis, reporting and modelling
Experience in process improvement, process mapping, workflow optimisation and SOP development
Experience with time studies, labour utilisation and productivity analysis
Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving capability
Experience in operational reporting and KPI analysis
Exposure to WMS, TMS or ERP systems advantageous
Experience within FMCG, warehousing, logistics or QSR environments advantageous
Willingness to travel to distribution centres and operational sites when required
Analyse and improve supply chain, warehouse and distribution processes
Conduct process mapping, workflow analysis, time studies and labour utilisation assessments
Identify and eliminate bottlenecks, inefficiencies and non-value-adding activities
Develop and implement SOPs and process improvements
Analyse operational data and develop Excel-based reporting, dashboards and performance tools
Drive productivity, efficiency and cost-saving initiatives
Conduct root cause analysis and support continuous improvement projects
Support process standardisation and future WMS/TMS/ERP implementation
Work with Operations and cross-functional teams to improve DC performance and operational controls
Desired Skills:
Industrial
Engineer
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