AVI Supply Chain/ Logistics/ General/ Business Management graduate programme in Cape Town

I&J Supply Chain Graduate AVI Limited Cape Town, Western Cape Contract Closing Date: 15 July 2023 Job Details Minimum experience Internship Company primary industry FMCG Job functional area Supply Chain Contract term 24 months Job Description AVI Ltd. is known for its leading household brands across many categories including: hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks, frozen convenience foods, personal care products, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, and fashion apparel. A love for the sea and passion for fishing are the driving forces behind I&J, a leading fishing company and manufacturer of high quality chilled and frozen foods. Almost 110 years old, I&J is the trusted name in seafood, operating a modern and efficient trawler fleet, and continually investing in the training and development of experienced fishing crews, committed to fishing responsibly, with a long-term vision. I&J has achieved and maintained accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) since 2004. I&J is a globally respected supplier of high quality, chilled and frozen Cape Hake and a leading producer of farmed Cape Abalone. It is also one of AVI’s great South African brands. I&J is proudly South African and investing in, and empowering, the communities in which it operates. We are looking for a SUPPLY CHAIN GRADUATE to join a company that employs real people to do exceptional things. Your time with us will start in January 2024 and our programme runs for 24 months. The AVI-Graduate Programme incorporates a holistic experience of mentorship, practical exposure and technical, leadership and business development opportunities. As one of our Graduates you will be exposed to a host of diverse corporate situations spanning from key improvement projects, CSI Initiatives, skills training and behavioural development. We have had the privileged of grooming many young ambitious professionals into successful leaders in our business and are excited to walk this exciting journey with you.

Why our Graduates choose AVI

• Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments

• Encouraged to be involved and think of alternative solutions to genuine business issues

• Constant mentorship, guidance, and support

• Offered meaningful work and opportunities to contribute

• Held accountable for quality and delivery

What you will be doing:

• Understanding processes of Distribution and Warehousing

• Understanding Factory Inbound and Outbound Logistics

• Gain exposure to various stores (Raws, Packaging, Finished product)

• KPI insights (stock levels, forecast accuracy, planning)

• Daily, Weekly, Monthly reports as required

• Demand and supply planning - Understanding demand, marketing, sales, supply procured, manufactured, processing

• Buying – replenishment and traded

• Contract management & compliance Procurement

• Understanding systems SAP (MRP)

• Working closely with cross-functional teams within the factory and head office

• Project management

What you will need to be considered: Qualifications:

• A BCom General / Business Management

• OR BCom Supply Chain Management / Logistics Management

• Have a minimum average of 60% in your final year

Additional Requirements:

• Excel proficiency essential

• Sound analytical ability

What makes you exceptional

• Focused on finding solutions to problems, effectively gathering and analyzing information by asking probing questions and thinking things through.

• Working smartly by planning and prioritizing my tasks effectively.

• Applying technology to quantify problems and interpret data in a rational and objective manner.

• Collaborating with others by involving, listening, and encouraging others to contribute to the decision-making process as far as possible.

• Focusing on continuously improving things, identifying the core issues to a problem and I make judgements based on my intuition.

• Consistently produce high-quality work by being meticulous and continually checking the detail of my work.

• Focusing on finding the facts and document the facts accordingly to better understand the logic behind a problem.

• Being reliable and complete my work in accordance with the agreed-upon timelines.

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