MCL Industrial Engineering Programme 2027 - Cape Town
Core
Graduate Industrial Engineer supporting end-to-end analysis, improvement, and implementation of inbound, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, and inventory processes in contract logistics environments.
Role type
Graduate Industrial Engineer (Warehousing & Distribution)
Builds
Operational improvements, solution designs, and implementation workstreams for warehousing and distribution operations.
Domain
Logistics, Supply Chain, Contract Logistics
Required skills
Industrial Engineering methods, process mapping, time studies, work measurement, capacity analysis, root-cause analysis, inventory accuracy analysis, solution design, project planning, RAID management, Lean, 5S, Kaizen, data analysis, technical reporting
Preferred skills
Strong analytical abilities, problem-solving, process-thinking, adaptability, time management
Technologies
MS Outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, WMS
Responsibilities
Support end-to-end analysis and improvement of inbound, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, cross-dock and inventory processes; Conduct time studies, work measurement, process mapping, capacity analysis, root-cause analysis and productivity assessments; Support inventory accuracy through cycle-count analysis, reconciliation, stock-integrity reviews and inventory variance investigations; Work with TCO on KPI definitions, data quality, WMS reporting, dashboards, process standardisation and digital improvement opportunities; Support Solution Design activities including requirements analysis, conceptual layouts, material flow, capacity calculations, labour and equipment sizing, option evaluation and design documentation; Support Implementation workstreams through project planning, RAID management, SOP development, training material, operational-readiness checks, hypercare and benefits tracking; Participate in Lean, 5S, Kaizen and continuous-improvement activities; Prepare clear technical reports, presentations and recommendations for operational and functional stakeholders; Complete an integrated capstone project with a validated benefit or an evidenced feasibility case, together with a control and handover plan.
