Job Description
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