Supply Chain & Logistics Graduate

The Programme 

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Midrand has exciting opportunities for Logistics graduates to join the group for a 12 months internship programme. The graduates will assist in achieving operational excellence within the Dis-Chem Distribution Centre incorporating functions in the following areas: Dispatch, Inventory, Mezzanine, Inbound and Outbound.

What You Will Do 

• Ensure optimal route and space planning to meet the day-to-day strategic objectives. 
• Ensure routing of vehicles to ensure optimum utilization and vehicle turnaround times. 
• Ensure accurate administration for transactional excellence. 
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of all stock coming in and leaving the department. 
• Maintain stock rotation on an inventory based on FEFO (first entry, First out) principle. 
• Optimize planning and forecasting of department resources to meet the daily strategic objective defined by the number of orders in the system. 
• Conduct picking, replenishment and procurement. 
• Assist with Outbound department planning.
• Ensure accurate receiving of stock within the warehouse. 

Required Skills and Abilities 

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport Management or any related field. 
• Grade 12/Matric Certificate. 
• Demonstrate a thorough theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of all Transport and Logistics and related distribution processes. 
• English – Read, write and speak. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Trustworthy and honest. 
• Self-starter, diligent and accurate. 
• Attentive to detail. 
• Be deadline orientated. 
• Good time management skills. 
• 2nd Additional language. 
• Knowledge of relevant EWM SAP warehouse management computer package. 
• South African citizen. 
• MIE, clear criminal and credit record. 
• Valid Driver’s license and/or reliable transport.