Operations Engineer at Shoprite Group of Companies

Purpose of the Job

The operations engineer will implement engineering projects related to DC infrastructure, systems and procedures to make the Shoprite Supply Chain more competitive and efficient through the application of engineering principles, either as project manager or project resource.

Job Advert Details

Job Category

Retail

Job Objectives

• Needs analysis as input to strategy development.
• Business Case and CAPEX.
• Project plan and supporting documentation.
• Project performance management / monitoring (Cost, Timeframes, Quality, Show stoppers).

Project integration.

• Project stakeholder management.
• Resource management.
• Business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Procurement (contract) / Supplier management.
• Facilitate implementation of project / Implementation and post implementation support.
• Supply chain best practice research.
• Assist the Systems Department with data analysis.
• Liaise with the Facilities department on projects.
• Large data set analysis, (programming experience preferable).
• Investigation into the new technology available in the market for distribution centres.

Qualifications

• B Eng (Industrial Engineer) Degree

Experience

• 1 - 5 Years related experience within a Distribution Centre environment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Communication skills
• Data analysis -(Excel advanced)
• Ability to build relationships
• Knowledge on Warehouse Management Systems (desirable)
• Ability to work independently