Online Fulfilment Specialist

Location Cape Town
Job type: Contract
Contact name: Jacqui Dill

Contact email: jacqui@networkersint.co.za
Job ref: 47199
Published: about 2 months ago
Overview

We are looking for a Fulfilment Specialist to join a dynamic Supply Chain team and play a key role in the growth of the online business. This role focuses on shaping and enhancing fulfilment strategies, driving process improvements, and supporting the delivery of strategic initiatives. It's an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of e-commerce, logistics, and innovation, with a passion for creating efficient, customer-centric solutions.

Responsibilities

As a Fulfilment Specialist, you will:

  • Assess value, develop business cases, and prioritize initiatives to align with the overall fulfilment strategy.

  • Conduct market research and analysis to refine the online business roadmap.

  • Define, measure, and monitor solution performance (KPIs) and use insights to inform future strategies.

  • Plan and prioritize new and existing systems, processes, and capabilities.

  • Manage product backlogs and iteration planning to deliver business value.

  • Lead fulfilment planning release plans and set expectations for the delivery of new functionalities and enhancements.

  • Actively mitigate roadblocks to ensure successful completion of projects, sprints, and releases.

  • Support Proof of Concepts and implementation of new initiatives.

  • Research new business opportunities, including market, customer, and competitor analysis, leveraging internal and external expertise.

  • Prepare presentations for Board and Executive Committee (EXCO) meetings.

  • Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

  • A relevant Degree or Diploma.

  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in an e-commerce, logistics, or similar environment.

  • A strong understanding of the Agile development approach.

  • Knowledge of e-commerce technical platforms.

Competencies

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and attributes:

  • Strategic and operational thinking.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Proficiency in process mapping and data analysis.

  • Commercial acumen and innovative thinking.

  • Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.

  • Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills.

  • Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and in ambiguous situations.

  • Networking skills, both internally and externally.

Additional Requirements
  • Willingness and ability to travel as required.

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that will contribute to the growth of our online business, we look forward to receiving your application.