About Sappi

Sappi is a leading global producer of woodfibre-based renewable resources, including dissolving pulp, wood pulp, and various paper products. The company is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, and operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices across Europe, North America, and Southern Africa, distributing its products to over 150 countries.

Internships Details

The Sappi Supply Chain Internship provides exposure across sales, production, planning, and supply chain operations, giving interns practical insight into how a large industrial organisation manages demand, inventory, and customer orders.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide administrative support to the sales, production, and supply chain departments
2. Assist customers with order-related queries
3. Support the supply chain team with forecasting, inventory planning, and scheduling
4. Process customer orders in line with Sappi’s standard operating procedures
5. Review orders captured by peers to help reduce booking errors
6. Assist the Planning Department with:
   • Allocation processes
   • Block space planning
   • Urgent manufacturing requirements

Minimum Requirements

1. Grade 12 / Matric qualification
2. Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields:
   1. Supply Chain Management
   2. Procurement
   3. Finance
   4. Business Administration
3. No prior work experience required
4. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams)