Sales Coordinator

Al Safi Danone | الصافي دانون; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Jeddah seeks a Sales Coordinator to manage daily product movement, ensure accurate dispatch orders, and collaborate with teams for efficient operations. The ideal candidate has a relevant bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience in FMCG, preferably in dairy, with strong analytical and communication skills. Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems is essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in FMCG (preferably Dairy) in dispatch planning or sales coordination.
• Strong analytical skills and reporting experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily movement of products from primary to secondary warehouses.
• Plan and manage daily dispatch orders based on sales trends.
• Coordinate with production and supply chain on dispatch plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Pressure management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Job description

Role Purpose

The sales Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the daily movement of products from primary to secondary warehouses, ensuring accurate short-term demand planning and efficient SKU-level van loading. This role is essential to maintaining product availability, reducing wastage, and driving operational excellence across both fresh and long-life dairy categories.

Key Responsibilities

1. Dispatch & Order Management

• Plan and manage daily dispatch orders from primary to secondary warehouses based on forecast and sales trends.
• Validate and monitor stock movements to ensure timely replenishment of secondary warehouses.
• Maintain accurate records of dispatched quantities versus actual sales.

2. Short-Term Demand Planning

• Analyze daily sales data to forecast short-term requirements for fresh and long-life products.
• Coordinate with production and supply chain teams to align dispatch plans with demand.
• Track near-expiry products and implement proactive measures to reduce wastage.

3. Van Loading & Quality Control

• Ensure vans are loaded accurately by SKU according to the daily route plan.
• Monitor van stock levels to prevent out-of-stock situations during delivery.
• Conduct checks to minimize unsold stock and control wastage.

4. Reporting & Performance Tracking

• Prepare daily reports on:
  Sales vs. forecast accuracy
  Van loading accuracy
  Van out-of-stock incidents
  Wastage and unsold stock control
  Near-expiry tracking
  Share insights with sales and commercial excellence teams for continuous improvement.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with logistics, warehouse, and sales teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Escalate issues promptly and propose corrective actions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in FMCG (preferably Dairy) in dispatch planning or sales coordination or Orders management.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills; proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.