Junior Sales and Planning Coordinator

Kontak Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontak Recruitment in Johannesburg seeks a Junior Sales and Planning Coordinator to provide administrative and coordination support across Sales, Production, Despatch and Management. You will manage orders, deadlines and reporting with limited supervision.

The role requires strong organisational skills, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to work independently while ensuring accurate order capture and documentation.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent qualification required.
• Relevant qualification in Sales, Administration, Planning or Business Management preferred.
• Experience in sales administration, order processing, planning or coordination preferred.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant business systems.
• Able to capture and maintain accurate information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proactive follow-ups and completing outstanding tasks.
• Able to compile accurate sales, order and planning reports.
• Strong attention to detail and deadline management.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support to the Sales department.
• Capture, process and monitor customer orders.
• Check order information and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Coordinate order requirements between Sales, Production, Despatch and Management.
• Assist with production and delivery planning.
• Monitor order progress and follow up on outstanding requirements.
• Keep Sales and Management informed of order statuses, delays and potential risks.
• Maintain accurate customer, order and planning records.
• Update spreadsheets, internal systems and planning schedules.
• Assist with customer queries and provide accurate feedback regarding orders.
• Follow up with the relevant departments to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Identify potential delays and communicate them proactively.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales, order and planning reports.
• Provide general administrative assistance to Sales and Management as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Excel

Administrative skills

Order processing

Planning/reporting

Independent worker

Proactive follow-ups

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Matric or equivalent

Qualification in Sales/Administration/Planning or Business Management

Tools

Internal planning systems

Sales/order processing platforms

Job description

Junior Sales and Planning Coordinator requiredin Johannesburg.

An established furniture manufacturing company requires a Junior Sales and Planning Coordinator to provide administrative, planning and coordination support across Sales, Production, Despatch and Management.

The successful candidate must be highly organised, proactive and capable of managing orders, deadlines, follow-ups and reporting with limited supervision.

Salary: R8 000 – R10 000 per month.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric or an equivalent qualification.
• A relevant qualification in Sales, Administration, Planning or Business Management would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in sales administration, order processing, planning or coordination would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational, planning and administrative skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant business systems.
• Able to capture and maintain accurate information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proactive approach to follow-ups and completing outstanding tasks.
• Able to compile accurate sales, order and planning reports.
• Strong attention to detail and deadline-management skills.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and coordination support to the Sales department
• Capture, process and monitor customer orders
• Check order information and ensure documentation is complete and accurate
• Coordinate order requirements between Sales, Production, Despatch and Management
• Assist with production and delivery planning
• Monitor order progress and follow up on outstanding requirements
• Keep Sales and Management informed of order statuses, delays and potential risks
• Maintain accurate customer, order and planning records
• Update spreadsheets, internal systems and planning schedules
• Assist with customer queries and provide accurate feedback regarding orders
• Follow up with the relevant departments to ensure deadlines are achieved
• Identify potential delays and communicate them proactively
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales, order and planning reports
• Provide general administrative assistance to Sales and Management as required