Permanent - Supply Management Intern - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

Duties

• Execute, in a supply chain of complexity, planning activities within a defined framework/system that mainly affect own organization/unit.
• Day to day management of our Vendor Dealer Direct Business model
• Maintain day-to-day contact with business-critical suppliers/dealers and respond to complex incidents with suppliers or supplies/services to analyze performance and provide feedback on key stakeholders
• Collect and collate information on the key cost drivers, market dynamics and issues, areas of innovation, and alternative suppliers to provide solid market information to more senior colleagues for decision-making.
• Contribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work and support in generating new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.
• Gather and report on information on existing contract performance and provide it as input to the new contract process for negotiations/renegotiations.
• Support stakeholder engagement by arranging actions and meetings,
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.

Education

• Matric and a qualification in Supply Chain Management or a similar field or equivalent experience.

Required

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Effectively prioritizing work to align with organizational goals.
• Basic understanding of supply chain concepts and inventory management.
• Good analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to maintain relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced work setting.

Desired

• Problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of contract management and negotiation processes.
• Understanding of market dynamics and cost drivers in supply management.
• Basic knowledge of Supply Chain principles.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.