Senior Industrial Engineer - Supply Chain & Logistics Optimisation

About the role

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 focuses on warehouse, transport and network optimisation, process improvement 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.
• Collaborate 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.

Required profile

• BEng / Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering (essential).
• 8+ years of Industrial Engineering experience.
• 5+ years 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.
• Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Analysis or Project Management and relevant certifications (advantageous).

Required 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
• Python (advantageous)