Industrial Engineering Supply Chain Optimisation Executive (66290)
Job Description
Industrial Engineering Supply Chain Optimisation Executive
Industry: Logistics / Supply Chain / FMCG / Distribution / Warehousing
A leading organisation is seeking a highly experienced Industrial Engineering & Supply Chain Optimisation Executive to drive end-to-end supply chain network optimisation across transport, warehousing and distribution. The role focuses on engineering design, modelling, simulation, automation, AI enablement and continuous improvement to deliver cost efficiency, resilience and long-term network optimisation. Reports directly to the Engineering Manager.
Minimum Requirements
- BEng Industrial Engineering (essential)
- 10+ years' experience in supply chain optimisation / logistics engineering
- Strong transport and warehouse optimisation experience
- Experience with tools like LLamasoft / AnyLogic / CAST or similar
- Strong Lean Six Sigma background
- Proven large-scale network transformation experience
- Multi-site logistics experience essential
- Large scale Logistics Network Transformation Project experience
- 3PL / 4PL exposure advantageous
Key Responsibilities
- Lead supply chain network design, modelling and optimisation
- Drive transport optimisation (routing, fleet mix, cost-to-serve)
- Oversee warehouse design, layout, capacity and automation initiatives
- Develop simulation models using IE, OR, Lean and Six Sigma methods
- Implement AI, automation, digital and optimisation technologies
- Build dashboards, analytics and performance reporting tools
- Present business cases and ROI models to EXCO
- Lead cross-functional collaboration (Ops, Finance, IT, Commercial)
- Ensure governance, Lean and continuous improvement standards
- Lead and develop a team of Industrial Engineers, Analysts and Project Managers (10+ individuals)
Core Skills
- Network design & optimisation
- Transport & warehouse engineering
- Simulation modelling & analytics
- Cost-to-serve & financial modelling
- TMS / WMS / ERP systems
- Automation & digital transformation
- Project & change management
Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Strategic thinking with execution focus
- Stakeholder engagement & influencing
- Leadership and team development
- Results-driven and commercially aware
- Ability to manage complex transformation programme
If you don't hear from us within 2 weeks, please accept your application unsuccessful.
Only candidates with a BEng (ECSA-accredited engineering degree) qualification in Industrial Engineering will be considered.
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