AI Specialist / Industrial Engineer - Kempton Park

About the position

Our client is looking for a forward-thinking and technically skilled AI Specialist to join their team and drive the adoption of artificial intelligence across our warehousing and logistics operations. This role is critical in identifying, developing, and deploying AI-driven solutions that improve operational efficiency, inventory management, demand forecasting, and overall supply chain performance.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical AI/ML expertise with a practical understanding of warehousing operations, and have a passion for solving complex, real-world problems through data and automation.

Key Responsibilities:
? AI Strategy & Implementation: Design and implement AI/ML solutions tailored to warehouse operations such as predictive maintenance, inventory optimization, order picking, and demand forecasting. Identify use cases where AI can drive cost savings, improve efficiency, or enhance decision-making.
? Data Analytics & Model Development: Collect, clean, and analyze large volumes of operational data from WMS, ERP, IoT devices, and other warehouse systems. Develop machine learning models and algorithms to address operational challenges (e.g., route optimization, resource planning, stock prediction). Ensure data models are scalable, explainable, and integrated into business processes.
? System Integration & Testing: Work with IT and software teams to integrate AI tools into the existing warehouse management systems (WMS) and logistics platforms. Test and validate AI models in real-time warehouse environments and iterate based on performance feedback.
? Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work cross-functionally with Operations, IT, Logistics, and Data teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements. Educate internal teams on AI capabilities and best practices to support adoption and training.
? Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Monitor the performance of AI systems and continuously refine models to ensure optimal outcomes. Create dashboards, visualizations, and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and model impact.

Required Qualifications & Skills:
? Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, AI/ML, or a related field.
? 3+ years of experience in AI/ML development, preferably within a warehousing, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
? Strong programming skills in Python or R, with experience in ML libraries.
? Familiarity with data pipelines, SQL, APIs, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
? Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
? Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP software, and IoT integration is a strong advantage.
? Strong problem-solving abilities with a practical approach to applying technology in operational settings.
? Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex models into business language.

Desired Skills:

• AI experience in warehousing
• Strong programming skills in Python or R
• Experience in ML Libraries
• SQL
• Data Pipelines
• AWS and Azure cloud platforms
• Power BI
• WMS
• ERP Software

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years Industrial Engineering

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

About The Employer:

Our client is a leader in the Warehousing,Cleaning and Security Industries