Internship: Planning Procurement Logistics (PPL) - Wadeville at Distell

The purpose of this position: 

The intention is to give practical work experience to:

• Students who are in their final year of study and require exposure in a work environment and require practical work experience in order to obtain their qualification.
• Successful interns will be expected to enter into a full-time 12 month contract commencing in February 2023 and terminating in January 2024

Key Learning Areas include but are not limited to:
MRO BUYING

• Obtain quotes for all MRO purchases (engineering stock items/stationery/food/filters)
• Place Orders on SAP
• Expediting: Ensure that materials (Stock items/ Engineering Materials / Operational purchases) are delivered according to the order.
• Follow up on queries regarding early/late supply.
• All suppliers to confirm delivery dates and report on all/ Report on deviations and date to be revised.
• Collate all invoices, delivery notes etc. For payment, investigate and resolve all differences timeously.
• Taking stock of consumables weekly
• Check to order stock level of CO2.

MRP BUYING

• Timeous delivery of RAW materials
• Ensure that materials are delivered according to the order.
• Report on deviations and date to be resolved
• Maintain orderly expedited records and supplier performance.
• Collate all invoices, delivery notes etc. For payment, investigate and resolve all differences timeously
• Monitor material replenishment program on SAP.
• All suppliers to confirm delivery dates and report on all.
• Follow-up queries regarding early/late supply. 
• Order and manage all ingredients/flavours for the Cellars.
• Maintain good customer relationships. Ensure good and effective communication with suppliers.
• Attend weekly review meetings with Senior Buyer
• Teamwork (Mission directed work teams), updating of charts as assigned.
• Actively take part in team meetings.
• Update charts as assigned.
• Support and apply the values of the company

MANAGEMENT OF STOCK 

• Efficient management of stock
• Control and limit stock loss 
• Timeous goods receipts on all incoming stock
• Foreseeing accurate transactions on all outbound loads
• Monitor team performance and report on metrics
• Participate in monthly stock count

To qualify for selection and participation in this programme; Candidates must satisfy the following criteria: 

• Excellent academic record and in the final year of obtaining tertiary qualification – degree/diploma
• Candidates in need of In-Service or practical workplace experience
• Computer literacy – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Sound communication and presentation skills
• Effective time management
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure
• Ability to work in a Team
• Driver’s License would be beneficial
• The Internship is open to South Africans
• Reliable means of transport
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Willingness to work overtime and nightshift if required during week/weekends
• Successful Intern will be expected to enter a 12-month Contract   

Prospective Intern must submit the following: 

• Covering letter/Motivational letter
• A Curriculum Vitae
• Certified Academic record
• Certified copy of Grade 12 Certificate 
• Certified copy of ID
• A letter from the Tertiary Institution