Graduate Opportunity: Supply Chain Technology Systems

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

• 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