Supply Chain & Logistics Intern (Dispatch) - Johannesburg DC

Group, South Africa’s leading online Retail / Delivery organisation, is looking for a highly talented Supply Chain and Logistics Intern to join our team in our Johannesburg Distribution Centre. The Graduate Programme will be split between all businesses within the Group, namely: takealot.com, TFS and Mr D.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!

Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!

Scale: Over 2.5 million happy shoppers shop online. Show them what you can do.

Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. Work alongside industry leaders and upskill yourself in record time.

Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: takealot.com, TFS and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.

The skills we need:

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Creativity in developing content, ideas, and marketing concepts.

Basic understanding of digital marketing tools and platforms (e.g., social media channels, Google Analytics, email marketing tools).

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Ability to analyse data and interpret consumer insights.

Good organisational and time-management skills.

Comfortable working with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace tools.

Attributes required:

Collaborative

Creative Energy

Hands on

Have an opinion and voice it

Strong communication skills

Strong problem solving skills

Key responsibilities:

Outbound Planning & Coordination: Helping plan and manage production, and delivery to ensure seamless operations (Inbound, Outbound, Inventory & Dispatch)

Procurement Support: Work with our Sites and Services team, maintaining relationships with suppliers and uphold of SLA’s.

Inventory Management: Tracking stock levels, processing orders, and ensuring accurate inventory records.

Dispatch: Monitoring shipments, ensuring timely delivery, and coordinating with distributors and partners.

Data Analysis: Interpreting operational data to identify bottlenecks, solve problems, and find opportunities for improvement.

Cost Reduction: Developing strategies to cut expenses while maintaining quality.

Process Improvement: Innovating and optimizing supply chain processes for greater efficiency.

Risk Management: Identifying vulnerabilities and helping create contingency plans.

Sustainability: Implementing eco-friendly practices and meeting environmental goals.

High Level:

At the takealot Group, our Graduate Programme will help you build both technical and soft-skills to launch your career, learning from the best in the business. The Graduate program will prepare you for a career in a large-scale and fast-paced environment.

Every selected Graduate gains unique insights into the e-commerce environment with vast amounts of practical experience from daily exposure to a broad range of skills. The program consists of various technical and soft skill courses where you will receive training on a variety of areas.

You’ll be working with some of the strongest professionals South Africa has to offer who bring experience from a multitude of Great Industries