Job: Supply Chain & Logistics Graduate (TFS)

Company : Takealot; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Takealot Group in South Africa invites applications for a 12-month Supply Chain Graduate Internship. The role covers planning, procurement, inventory, and logistics, offering hands-on experience with outbound, inbound, and dispatch activities while learning from senior teams.

The program emphasizes data analysis, process improvement, and sustainability, providing real-world projects within a dynamic retail group and a clear path for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain and Logistics or equivalent discipline.

Responsibilities

• Outbound planning & coordination of production, delivery, inventory & dispatch.
• Procurement support while maintaining supplier relationships and SLA adherence.
• Inventory management including stock levels, order processing, and records accuracy.
• Dispatch coordination ensuring timely shipments with distributors and partners.
• Data analysis to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Cost reduction strategies while maintaining quality.
• Process improvement to enhance efficiency across supply chain.
• Risk management and contingency planning.
• Sustainability initiatives and eco-friendly practices.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain and Logistics or any equivalent discipline

Job description

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

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain and Logistics or any equivalent discipline

Supply Chain Graduate Internship (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)