Order Processing & Operations Administrator – Manufacturing

Sandi Crowther Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandi Crowther Recruitment is seeking an organised administrator to coordinate the full order process in a busy manufacturing environment. You will support production and planning with stock control, and maintain accurate stock records and administrative systems.

You will liaise with suppliers, negotiate where needed, and provide secretarial support to the MD and management team while managing daily Excel spreadsheets and reporting.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the full order process.
• Support production and planning with stock control and inventory management.
• Liaise with suppliers, negotiate competitive pricing and follow up on outstanding orders and deliveries.
• Maintain accurate stock records, master files and administrative systems.
• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Managing Director and management team.
• Manage daily Excel spreadsheets, banking-related administration and reporting.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between departments.

Skills

Excel

Word proficiency

Organisation skills

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Stock management system

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the full order process
• Support production and planning departments with stock control and inventory management.
• Liaise with suppliers, negotiate competitive pricing and follow up on outstanding orders and deliveries.
• Maintain accurate stock records, master files and administrative systems.
• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Managing Director and management team.
• Manage daily Excel spreadsheets, banking-related administration and reporting.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between departments.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an administrative, order processing / stock monitoring or operational support role, preferably within manufacturing.
• Good understanding of order processing and stock management systems.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers and colleagues.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with a willingness to assist wherever needed.
• A mature, resilient and adaptable personality who responds constructively to feedback and remains composed under pressure.

The Ideal Candidate:

A dependable, proactive team player who takes pride in being the person who keeps everything organised and on track. Someone who enjoys a supportive role, has a strong work ethic, takes initiative and can confidently manage competing priorities in a busy manufacturing environment.