Ordering Administrator

Daimler Trucks North America LLC; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is looking for a Fixed term contract Ordering Administrator in Pretoria. The role requires driving and monitoring supply chain processes from ordering to delivery, ensuring optimal customer satisfaction. Candidates should have 1-3 years of relevant experience, strong skills in Microsoft Office, and knowledge of product management. A Matric plus a National Certificate is required, with a Diploma preferred. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to key performance indicators and optimize stock management.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant experience.
• Proficiency in stock management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure the factory ordering of all MBC vehicles.
• Manage incoming stock and inventory levels.
• Report on MBC Supply Chain KPI's and generate management summaries.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel, Advanced PowerPoint, Advanced Word)

Sound MBC Product Knowledge

Education

Matric + NQF L4 - National Certificate

NQF L6 - Diploma / Advanced Certificate

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Fixed term contract Ordering Administrator (MER0003Y7H)

Fixed term contract Ordering Administrator Group : Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Description

Objective of the job: Responsible to actively drive, support, advise, monitor and report supply chain and stock management processes, from ordering to the delivery of the final product, in line with Divisional Key Performance Indicators and optimization initiatives. To continuously monitor and evaluate the Stock & Distribution process in terms of ordering (Agent, stock, rental, etc.), production allocation and production shifts. Monitoring of local and overseas systems in compliance with the Company\'s Integrity & Anti Bribery codes, Conflict of interest Policy and SHE requirements.

Main Tasks

• Factory Ordering: Monitor and ensure the factory ordering of all MBC vehicles upon receipt of a signed and approved order sheet from Sales Planning.
• Place orders timeously before freeze dates and delivery within agreed timelines.
• Update stakeholders regarding order status, code restrictions and option code additions.
• Place stock orders in accordance with the specifications as per the Product Specification parameters and in line with the Vehicle Ordering Committee approval
• Orderbook and inventory: Management of orderbook and inventory levels of MBC vehicles.
• Monitor and report on the distribution process in terms of orders, optimal vehicle availability, effective fulfillment of customer orders, optimal inventory levels and efficient cancellation and reallocation for all model ranges.
• Provide high quality Kufri and Product mix input in conjunction with Sales Planning, to support the achievement of stock reach targets.
• Stock Management: Management of incoming stock, stock holding and agent stock.
• Ensuring optimal channel and planning mixes are in place to grow overall sales in the market.
• Optimized Vehicle visibility & management of Agent Matrix allocations driven by comprehensive vehicle data and inventory levels at the Agent network.
• Reporting: Report accurately and timeously on MBC Supply Chain KPI\'s and generate management summaries in order to manage exceptions and to steer the business to target achievement.
• Reporting on stock and incoming orders & development of new and improved reporting.
• Ad-Hoc stock management reports to enable enabling timely and accurate stock-related decisions.
• Customer Satisfaction: Monitor and update maintenance tables and the calculation of customer delivery dates in order to ensure optimal customer satisfaction and service levels.
• Knowledge, Skills and Attributes: Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel, Advanced PowerPoint, Advanced Word)
• Sound MBC Product Knowledge
• Experience: 1-3 years relevant experience
• Qualifications
• Matric + NQF L4 - National Certificate
• NQF L6 - Diploma / Advanced Certificate

Equality and Employment Statements

Mercedes-Benz Southern Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered, however the following will apply:

• Foreign nationals must qualify for a work visa/permit as per the provisions of the Immigration Act 13, 2002.
• Division’s Employment Equity Plan in terms of the Employment Equity Act, No 58, 1998.
• Code of good practice on the employment of people with disabilities.

Only applications submitted online https://group.mercedes-benz.com/en/ will be considered. Applications sent by email WILL NOT be considered. Email address provided for query purposes only.

IMPORTANT: For an optimal selection process, please attach all relevant documents.

Closing date is: 02 February 2026

Organization & Location

Mercedes-Benz South Africa Ltd

Primary Location: South Africa-Gauteng-Pretoria

Work Locations: 210 Aramist Avenue 210 Aramist Avenue, Waterkloof Glen Zwartkop, P.O Box 10829 Pretoria 0010