MAHLE Behr South Africa Supply Chain Internship 2017
MAHLE Behr South Africa is an automotive component manufacturer, specializing in air conditioning and engine cooling products for both passenger and commercial vehicles. MAHLE Behr has a developmental position – SUPPLY CHAIN INTERNSHIP
Based in the New Germany (Durban / KwaZulu Natal), the Internship Positions are located between the Planning and Purchasing Departments.
Purchasing Responsibilities
• Contract management and supplier liason is the primary experience offered.
• Purchasing administrative activities.
• Working within the buying function with a focus on gathering data and market information.
Planning Responsibilities
• Creation and maintenance of critical planning documentation such as:
– Monthly/daily production plans
– Production schedules
– Plan vs actual comparisons
• Coordination of essential planning reviews across multiple departments
• Ensure clear and regular communication of the Production plans to all appropriate business units.
• Maintain production KPIs to measure planning outcomes.
• Support the Planning Department as required by carrying out projects/tasks to achieve departmental objectives.
The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications and experience:
• MS Excel intermediate level.
• No experience in the Purchasing or Planning functions is required, but some experience in an administrative environment is an advantage.
• The purpose of this position is for a young person to gain valuable work experience, it is not a formal job
• Ideal for a Student who is completing part-time Masters or Doctoral studies. Time-off to attend to research will be granted
• Minimum qualification: Part-time studies towards a Diploma / Degree or Post Graduate qualifiaction in Economics, Supply Chain or related studies.
Persistence in achieving and maintaining high standards , a systematic and organised in approach.
Excellent communication, leadership and team work skills.
Comfortable and effective approaches at various levels in the organisation are considered important personal attributes.
Interested persons, who meet the above criteria, are requested to send a CV with scanned copies of their ID and statements of results via the link below
Closing Date: 27 June 2017
An Internship is not a fully responsible job hence a stipend of R5670.00 is paid per month.
Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged individuals in accordance with the companies Employment Equity Plan.
South African citizens, ONLY.
Correspondence will be conducted with shortlisted applicants, only.