LOGISTICS INTERN:
Are you passionate about operations and eager to make an impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? This is your opportunity to work with iconic fragrance brands, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support the efficient movement of products across South Africa. If you thrive on organisation, attention to detail, and ensuring things run smoothly from warehouse to customer, we’d love to hear from you! 

Job Purpose

The Logistics Intern supports South Africa and Africa Distribution Markets (ADM) teams by providing hands-on assistance in logistics coordination and administrative tasks. This role is part of our structured intern graduate programme, designed to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical, on-the-job application. You will gain valuable workplace experience by supporting commercial and operational teams, ensuring smooth shipping and distribution processes, and contributing to the efficiency of our Logistics and Supply chain activities across South Africa and ADM.

Job Requirements

Your main areas of responsibility will include the following:

• Assist with coordination, shipment tracking, and communication between distributors, internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and update logistics databases and templates (SAP/Excel).
• Support product documentation, registrations, and catalogue updates.
• Prepare and coordinate reports for logistics and distribution activities.
• Organize and maintain shared folders and archives (Finance, Inventory, Quality, Audit).
• Assist with system administration tasks (SharePoint, P2P Portal, carrier portals).
• Collect and compile logistics data for analysis and reporting.
• Provide general administrative support (purchase orders, delivery notes, follow ups).
• Collaborate with team members and cross functional departments to resolve issues   proactively.
• Complete the Graduate Intern Programme to the required standard.

Job Profile

Education:

• Degree or Diploma in business administration, Supply Chain, Logistics or equivalent.

Required experience:

• MS Excel

Technical Skills and Competencies:

• Proficient in Microsoft office with a minimum of intermediate Excel
• Strong numeracy skills
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Able to prioritise and self-manage deliverables
• Sound oral and written communication skills
• Good level of organization and detail-orientation
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative
• Good attitude toward teamwork as well as the ability to work independently

Benefits

• Coty Intern Learning Programme
• Competitive intern package, including retention bonus
• Learning and growth opportunities on-the-job with access to Coty Academy
• Inclusive, dynamic start up culture
• 23 days leave per annum
• Employee Wellbeing Programme
• Product allocation
• Opportunity to join DEI Culture committees to make a difference

Seniority Level

Skilled

Industry

Luxury Goods / Colour Cosmetics / Beauty

Employment Type

Fixed Term contract (6 months)

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

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