TDT Project Engineer at takealot.com

Who We’re Looking For:

• Innovative, ambitious individuals ready to shape the future of e-commerce logistics. At TFS, “Uniquely You” meets “Powerfully Us”, where your individuality strengthens our collective mission.

This position reports to the Head of TDT

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Initiating and implementing continuous improvement projects across the TDT network to improve efficiency and reduce cost;
• Operationalizing new business development initiatives within the TDT network;
• Support with developing and/or improving the health and safety plans, programmes and procedures in the TDT network;
• Auditing operational teams against approved systems;
• Coordinating changes required in the Takealot Pickup Point network in support of business expansion;
• Investigating, establishing and implementing standardized resources across the TDT network;
• Working cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders to optimise total delivery lead-time and logistics cost; and
• Active Stakeholder Management by ensuring clear communication channels are maintained between all parties involved in improvement projects.

Attributes required:

• Logistics supply chain experience;
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders;
• Ability to interpret complex operational environments, identify problem areas and project manage the implement of leading edge solutions;
• Quantitative analytical capability, with a strong grasp of management and cost accounting principles and metrics;
• Good leadership and team development skills; and
• High degree of personal motivation and resilience.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• BEng Industrial or Logistics degree
• Minimum 3 – 5 years within Logistics / Supply Chain
• Sound operational background within logistics management
• Proven track record of success in delivering projects against operational and profit targets
• Experience of managing both internal and external stakeholders