Supply Chain Graduate (24 Months Fixed Term Contract)

Recruiter:

Pronel Personnel

Job Ref:

646599073

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Our client based in Durban has a graduate trainee position available that aims to give focused work experience to recent graduates. Fixed Term Contract (24 months) Required Skills and Competencies - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office - High attention to detail and process Minimum Requirements - Relevant degree (B-Tech Degree: Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering) or similar equivalent and relevant qualification. - One year inbound, outbound, inventory and warehousing experience is an advantage - Experience in FMCG industry is an advantage Key Responsibilities: Customer Service - Demonstrate and understanding of the role of customer service function in the company business model. Design - Understand the information required by the design team to design new packaging boxes or innovate existing ones. Procurement - Understand and adhere to procurement related standard operating procedures - Understand the process to procure raw materials used in the packaging manufacturing process. Inbound Logistics and Warehouse - Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to inbound logistics and warehousing standard operating procedures and related documentation and process flows. - Conduct stock checks and counts regarding raw materials - Demonstrate knowledge of materials kept in the warehouse (paper types, grades. chemicals, etc.) - Control and monitor pallets - Coordinate delivery of materials with suppliers and transporter - Prepare and analyse various reports used in the section or issued to other sections or departments - Control warehousing and WIP functions, plan and organize the warehouse layout in such a way that stock can be managed efficiently and vehicles loaded quickly and correctly. Production Planning - Demonstrate understanding of the role of production planner - Demonstrate understanding of the requirements and checks to be carried out before communicating the production plan - Communicate with all parties required to ensure that the plan can be delivered - Plan corrugator production to meet internal and external customer demand Outbound Logistics and Despatch - Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to outbound logistics and despatch standard operating procedures and related documentation and process flow. - Demonstrate an understanding of various aspects of load planning - Plan and coordinate customer deliveries - Conduct finished goods checks and counts - Understand and control redundant and aged stock in the finished goods area - Manage OTIF in terms of customer deliveries and monitor adherence to plan - Identify areas of non-conformance or adherence to the supply plan, investigate causes and implement solutions - Prepare and analyse various reports as used in the section or issued to other sections or departments Supply Chain Management - Demonstrate an understanding of the criticality of adhering to the supply plan - Demonstrate financial acumen and ability to carry out financial planning and budgeting. - Manage a functional department - Manage and lead a team of managers or non-managers Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the role directly. Kindly note, our consultants receive more than 300 applications daily, it is not physically possible for us to regret everyone. If you do not hear back from a consultant within 5 - 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful this time

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