Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
1 day ago
Supplies Graduate SSA

IT’S NOT JUST AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET ON THE CAREER LADDER.

IT’S AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP THE WORLD GET ON TOGETHER

Why do people call us the world’s most international company? Is it because we operate in more countries than any other logistics provider? Is it because we invented cross border shipping over 45 years ago? Or is it, perhaps, because what we do connects people across the world. And the more we can connect people, the better life on earth becomes.

We love our role in the world. And we’re looking for the right people to help us maintain – and grow it. People like you.

Role Context

The Supplies Support role plays a key part in supporting the operational efficiency of third-party fulfilment centres by coordinating supplier relationships, assisting with inventory and order processes, and maintaining compliance with quality and regulatory standards. This role supports the Supplies Specialist in aligning inventory items with global standards and market-specific needs, helping to ensure seamless order fulfilment and improved customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor & Fulfilment Centre Support

Assist in coordinating day-to-day communication with third-party fulfilment partners.Support the execution of service-level agreements (SLAs) and vendor performance monitoring.

Maintain vendor contact records and help schedule regular reviews.

Inventory & Order Coordination

Support inventory tracking and data entry to ensure accurate records in supply systems.Collaborate with fulfilment partners to monitor inventory levels and flag discrepancies.

Help manage local and international order processing tasks, including documentation and tracking.

Operational Process Assistance

Contribute to routine operational activities, including order fulfilment tracking, dispatches, and returns.Provide hands-on support in coordinating stock movements between warehouses or third-party locations.

Assist in identifying minor operational bottlenecks and recommend improvements.

Compliance & Documentation

Maintain updated records to support compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.Assist in audit preparation and follow-up tasks, ensuring proper documentation is available.

Ensure fulfilment data is consistently logged and accessible.

Performance Monitoring Support

Support the tracking of KPIs such as order accuracy, inventory turnover, and delivery timelines.Assist in preparing reports on fulfilment performance using data from third-party systems.

Log and escalate service failures or repeated issues to the Supplies Specialist.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Liaise with internal teams (sales, marketing, customer service) to share fulfilment updates.Provide regular status updates to stakeholders regarding order and inventory status.

Key Skills and Competencies

Strong organizational and multitasking abilitiesBasic understanding of supply chain, logistics, or inventory systemsEffective communication and interpersonal skillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP or supply platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle)Attention to detail and problem-solving mindsetAbility to work under supervision but take initiative when required

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse operations, or order fulfilment support roles.

Experience working with third-party logistics providers (3PL) or fulfilment centres is preferred.

Familiarity with inventory management, order processing, and basic supplier coordination.

Exposure to ERP or supply chain management software.

Experience supporting compliance, quality control, or audit processes.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

We are looking forward to your application.

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