Logistics/Shipping Intern - Cape Town
Full job description
Only apply if you are a people person and work in a team - A huge advantage if you have worked in the manufacturing and/or logistics industry.
We are on the lookout for a passionate individual to join our team. You will work closely with our Director and help run day-to-day activities such as supervising the movement, distribution and storage of stock in our company. You will also be tasked with planning local and international routes, analysing budgets, and processing local and international shipments. Monthly reports will also be required.
We are looking for someone who communicates well within a small team, enjoys new challenges, is on deadline and takes initiative in sourcing new and innovative ways to improve their roles within the business. You will also be getting involved with overall strategy and structure development and implementation of campaigns.
The work demands a very professional approach to satisfying our shipping needs plus the ability to multitask.
Company description:
DeskStand improves lives by offering customers a product that improves posture while standing or sitting while a user works on their computers. By supplying companies with ergonomic workstations, people become more productive and happier at the office or home office. We offer a range of ergonomically designed products that are locally produced in Cape Town and shipping packed flat. We pride ourselves on selling products that are eco-friendly and 100% bio-degradable.
This is in relation to various factors including but not limited to:
Shipping and logistics (Basic knowledge of courier booking, returns, labelling, etc.)
Walk-in customer service (supplying customers with all relevant information and assistance on products, features, benefits, etc.)
Having your own transport is preferred.
We’re offering:
Fun, dynamic and active work culture.
Internship-level experience in customer service fundamentals.
Training on DeskStand offerings and practices throughout the internship.
Opportunity to learn about branding and marketing.
Health and wellness in the working environment experience.
Required:
Must have own transport.
Relevant degree/diploma (logistics/warehousing)
Minimum three years' experience, which includes stores, warehousing, MRP, and stock control in a manufacturing environment
Minimum three years of people supervision or management
Ensuring all shipments run on time
Being proactive to avoid delays in the shipment delivery timeline
Oversee day-to-day activities such as supervising the factory production flow, stock returns/transfers, and re-stock planning.
Manage a team of 10 factory staff in terms of weekly expectations set out. This includes ensuring a production schedule is in place that supports what products need to be produced
Fulfilling customer lead-time orders
Customer communication of shipments
Booking of product returns
Packing and labelling
Liaise closely with the operations department regarding material requirements and workflow processes
Must be a Highly competent individual
Exceptional analytical skills
Masterful verbal and written English communication skills with a documented portfolio of work
Must be a people person
Reliable and responsible
An active and healthy lifestyle with a fun-loving attitude
Brilliant eye for detail and highly organised
The ability to work independently and collaborate with the team when necessary
Accountable and resourceful
Multitasking ability and great time management
Ability to work with tight deadlines and work well under pressure
Highly focused and takes initiative
A logical thinker
A positive attitude
A degree in communications or marketing is a bonus!
Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
Masterful verbal and written English communication skills with a documented portfolio of work.
Exceptional customer service and representation of the DeskStand brand.
A positive attitude.
Regular feedback sessions with your director/manager.
Continually engage and communicate with the factory and our team to strengthen relationships.
Keep all administrative work updated.
A willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
The ability to take initiative and think out of the box.
Personal skills/attributes
Must be a people's person.
Very well-groomed and spoken to be the front face of the company.
Must be organised and have the ability to work with tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
Reliable and responsible
An active and healthy lifestyle with a fun-loving attitude
Passionate about helping others.
A brilliant eye for detail and highly organised.
The ability to work independently and collaborate with the team when necessary.
Accountable and resourceful.
Multitasking ability and great time management.
Highly focused and takes initiative.
An energetic, motivated, and results-driven individual
A proactive self-starter with a strong sense of responsibility and professionalism.
Able to take and follow through on instructions.
Must have a high energy level and be prepared to go the extra mile.
Be innovative and show initiative.
Must be professional, punctual, and have a friendly nature.
Have a good relationship–building skills.
