Graduate Opportunity: Supply Chain Technology Systems
Join our graduate programme and build skills in supply chain systems, warehouse operations, and business analysis in a dynamic retail environment.
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for Technology and Supply Chain operations? Join our dynamic team at Ackermans and kickstart your career as a Supply Chain Systems Graduate.
This exciting opportunity will give you exposure to real business challenges while working at the intersection of Supply Chain, IT, and Business Operations.
Why Join Us?
Gain hands-on experience in real-world supply chain systems.
Work with experienced professionals across Business and IT
Build critical skills in business analysis, systems, and operations
Be part of a collaborative, high-performing team
Grow your career in one of South Africa’s leading retail organisations
What You’ll Do
As part of the Supply Chain Systems team, you will:
Act as a bridge between business users, IT teams, and third-party system providers
Support the analysis and improvement of warehouse and supply chain processes
Assist in documenting business requirements, process flows, and system solutions
Gain exposure to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP systems, and supply chain technologies
Participate in system testing (UAT), defect tracking, and solution validation
Support change requests and system enhancements across supply chain operations
Help improve picking, packing, and distribution centre efficiencies
Assist in developing training material and supporting end users
Contribute to process mapping and system documentation using tools such as Visio and Draw.io
Learn how to analyse data and support decision-making within the supply chain environment
What You’ll Learn
End-to-end retail supply chain processes
Business analysis methodologies (BABOK exposure)
Project lifecycle and system implementation (SDLC)
Supply chain systems including WMS, WCS, and ERP platforms
Testing methodologies and system quality assurance
Stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation
Minimum Requirements
Completed Degree or Diploma in one of the following:
Supply Chain / Logistics
Information Systems / IT
Business Analysis
Computer Science
Industrial Engineering / Management Science
What we're looking for
We’re looking for graduates who are:
Analytical and naturally curious
Interested in how systems support business operations
Passionate about supply chain and retail environments
Strong communicators (written and verbal)
Comfortable working with data (Excel skills advantageous)
Detail-oriented with problem-solving ability
Willing to learn and collaborate in a fast-paced environment
- Department
- Data & Technology
- Locations
- Kuils River, Cape Town
- Employment type
- Internship