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.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate
• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport Management or any related field

Job Specification:

• Ensure optimal route and space planning to meet the day-to-day strategic objectives.
• Ensure routing of vehicles to ensure optimum utilisation 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.
• Optimise 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.

Competencies:

Essential:

• 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

Advantageous:

• 2nd Additional language
• Knowledge of relevant EWM SAP warehouse management computer package

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit record
• Valid Driver’s license and/or reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Stipend

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.