Graduate at DHL Supply Chain

Job Purpose

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of key logistics and supply chain functions within the organization. The role is designed to provide hands-on exposure to end-to-end supply chain operations – including procurement, inventory management, warehousing distribution and supplier coordination while developing professional and leadership skills for future advancement within DHL

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Assist with daily operations across procurement, warehousing, transport and inventory management.
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting on supply chain metrics (eg. Lead times, delivery accuracy, cost efficiency)
• Participate in demand and supply planning meetings to understand forecasting and capacity alignment
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency
• Liaise with suppliers, transporters, and internal departments to ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment
• Assist in monitoring stock levels and reconciling inventory variances
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations and operational standards
• Prepare presentations and reports for management review
• Working in a team environment
• Interpersonal skills
• Skills development

DPDHL Core Competencies & Skills

• Maintains effective relationships with customers
• Develops / Delivers high quality / innovative products, services or solutions
• Focuses on customer needs and gains their commitment
• Gains management / colleague support to meet customer needs"
• Ensures strategies / plans are aligned and reflect others views
• Develops strategies / plans aligned to broader organizational strategy
• Communicates strategy"
• Establishes clear, challenging and achievable objectives
• Coordinates efforts and aligns resources to achieve objectives
• Regularly reviews and communicates progress against objectives and adjusts as needed
• Champions continuous improvement and innovation
• Tales responsibility for own decisions and recognizes the contribution of others
•  Provides candid / regular feedback
• Supports the development of others
•  Inspires others to develop themselves
• Conveys a clear sense of personal goals and values
• Actively seeks feedback to improve performance
• Develops new skills and modifies behaviors based on feedback
• Takes personal responsibility for career and development"

Skills/Experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work with data
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player with proactive and adaptable attitude
• Basic understanding of supply chain concepts (procurement, logistics, warehousing etc)
• Computer literacy, especially in MS Office Packages
• Commitment to continues learning and professional growth
• React to customers in a courteous and professional manner and maintain at the highest level
• Person should be able to propose different solutions to problems - must be able to act of their own without being urged to do  

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12
• Bcom / Honors degree in Supply Chain Management

Languages

• English verbal and written