TDT Project Engineer
Description For TDT Project Engineer
takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is seeking a highly talented TDT Project Engineer to join their Cape Town team. This role reports to the TDT Project Manager and is crucial for improving efficiency and reducing costs across the TDT network. The ideal candidate will have a BEng in Industrial or Logistics and 3-5 years of experience in Logistics/Supply Chain.
Key responsibilities include implementing continuous improvement projects, operationalizing new business initiatives, coordinating network changes for business expansion, and optimizing delivery lead-time and logistics costs. The role requires strong analytical skills, leadership abilities, and experience in managing both internal and external stakeholders.
takealot.com offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment for individuals who are entrepreneurial, customer-centric, and passionate about e-commerce. The company values employees who are respectful, analytical, competitive, and able to think like business owners. They seek "Extraordinary Minds" who can not only design but also execute, thrive under change, and consistently look for innovative solutions.
The company provides a market-related Total Remuneration Package with flexibility, a great work environment, and the opportunity to be at the forefront of e-commerce in Africa. If you're SMART, have INTEGRITY, and are HARD WORKING, this could be the perfect opportunity to join a leading e-commerce company and make a significant impact in the industry.
Responsibilities For TDT Project Engineer
- Initiating and implementing continuous improvement projects across the TDT network to improve efficiency and reduce cost
- Operationalizing new business development initiatives within the TDT network
- Coordinating changes required in the TDT network in support of business expansion
- Investigating, establishing and implementing standardized resources across the TDT network
- Working cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders to optimise total delivery lead-time and logistics cost
- Active Stakeholder Management by ensuring clear communication channels are maintained between all parties involved in improvement projects
Requirements For TDT Project Engineer
- BEng Industrial or Logistics degree
- Minimum 3 – 5 years within Logistics / Supply Chain
- Sound operational background within logistics management
- Proven track record of success in delivering projects against operational and profit targets
- Experience of managing both internal and external stakeholders
- Logistics supply chain experience
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to interpret complex operational environments, identify problem areas and project manage the implement of leading edge solutions
- Quantitative analytical capability, with a strong grasp of management and cost accounting principles and metrics
- Good leadership and team development skills
- High degree of personal motivation and resilience
Benefits For TDT Project Engineer
- Flexible Remuneration Package
