Supply chain and logistics Published: Logistics Engineer - P3

Sandvik Mining is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunnelling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

We are looking for a Logistics Engineer to join our Supply Chain team and provide dedicated engineering, analytical, systems and continuous improvement support across the C4 Hub, Burgersfort branch and broader Core Network.

This is a hands‑on role that combines logistics engineering, operational performance, data analysis, process optimization and systems support. The successful candidate will work closely with operational teams and management to identify opportunities, solve operational challenges and implement sustainable improvements across the logistics network.

The role will also play an important part in supporting the ongoing development and optimization of our WMS/TMS and SAP environment, while contributing towards future SAP EWM readiness and broader supply chain digitalization initiatives.

• Provide logistics engineering support to C4, Burgersfort and selected Core Network operations.
• Analyse warehouse capacity, utilisation, material flow, layouts and operational processes.
• Identify operational constraints, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Support warehouse and logistics optimisation initiatives to improve productivity, cost and service performance.
• Provide engineering input into operational challenges, projects and business requirements.

• Collect, analyse and interpret operational and logistics data.
• Develop and maintain performance reports, dashboards and analytical tools.
• Identify trends, variances and recurring operational issues and translate these into actionable improvement opportunities.
• Support data-driven decision-making across the logistics function.
• Develop business cases and cost‑benefit analyses for logistics initiatives and projects.
• Support the optimisation and ongoing development of WMS/TMS and SAP processes.
• Assist with identifying system gaps, enhancement opportunities and process improvements.
• Work with operational and IT stakeholders to investigate and resolve system‑related issues.
• Support systems implementation, stabilisation and continuous improvement activities.
• Contribute towards SAP EWM readiness and future warehouse digitalisation initiatives.

• Identify, develop and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Map current and future‑state processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Support standardisation of logistics processes across sites and regions.
• Develop, review and maintain SOPs, work instructions and process documentation.
• Monitor the effectiveness and sustainability of implemented improvements.

• Provide logistics engineering support to operational and strategic projects.
• Assist with warehouse expansions, infrastructure changes, system implementations and process redesign.
• Support project planning, implementation and post‑implementation reviews.
• Prepare presentations, reports and recommendations for management.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful implementation of initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Logistics Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• A Postgraduate qualification in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, will be advantageous.
• Relevant professional certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Project Management or Supply Chain Management…