Description

A Supply Chain Data Analyst Intern opportunity is available in Rivonia-Johannesburg, South Africa.

The intern will conduct data analysis to improve supply chain operations, helping to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

The successful candidate will be given real responsibility from day one and will work with key stakeholders on important projects that deliver tangible business results.

The role requires an analytical mind, strong business acumen, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Job ID: R000150177

Job Location: Johannesburg General Office

Office Requirement: 3 days per week in office

Work Location: Sandton Head Office, with occasional travel to the Distribution Centre and Plant

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Segmentation: Internships

Responsibilities

• Create processes and methods to gather supply chain data.
• Analyse data to identify problematic areas and suggest improvements.
• Plan and implement supply chain optimisation projects, such as warehouse-slotting and route planning.
• Develop requirements and standards, including packaging, procurement, and delivery.
• Oversee inventory procedures.
• Discover the most cost-effective shipping modes and schedules.
• Evaluate vendor operations, such as freight forwarders, according to quality standards.
• Help foster trusting relationships with business partners.
• Track KPIs and report on supply chain performance.

Requirements

• Must be a current university student in final year of study.
• Must display strong teamwork skills.
• Must have analytical skills.
• Must have problem-solving ability.
• Must have a solutions-oriented mindset, especially during issues.
• Must have experience working with groups through formal or informal leadership positions, such as:
  • Student organisation
  • Varsity
  • Thesis
• Must be driven to overcome barriers or setbacks to consistently deliver strong results.
• Must be comfortable collaborating with people from different levels, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Must be able to use analytical ability to derive insights from data and support business or organisational decisions.
• Must have a strong passion to continuously learn new things and grow professionally.
• Must take initiative and show flexibility.

Skills & Competencies

• Data analysis.
• Supply chain analysis.
• Supply chain optimisation.
• KPI tracking.
• Reporting.
• Analytical thinking.
• Business acumen.
• Problem-solving.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork.
• Leadership exposure.
• Stakeholder collaboration.
• Initiative.
• Flexibility.
• Solutions-oriented thinking.
• Inventory procedure support.
• Vendor evaluation.
• Route planning.
• Warehouse-slotting.
• Procurement standards support.
• Delivery standards support.

Other

Category: Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Type: Full time Internship

Job Number: R000150177