Sales Administrator And Operations Coordinator

Recruitup Consultancy; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Pietermaritzburg is looking for a detail-oriented Sales Administrator and Operations Coordinator to support production, procurement, and sales functions. The ideal candidate will have a diploma and 1-3 years of experience in sales administration, particularly in the steel or manufacturing industry. Key responsibilities include managing stock, processing orders, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of proven experience in sales administration and/or operations coordination.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, stock control, and sales order processing.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock and process orders.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure operational efficiency.
• Handle stock movements and liaise with clients on inventory.

Skills

Sales administration experience

Operations coordination

Procurement knowledge

Stock control

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma

Tools

ERP/stock management systems

Job description

Job Overview

Application Deadline: 13 October

Location and Position

• Job Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
• Job Title: Sales Administrator and Operations Coordinator
• Closes: 4 October
• Education Level: Diploma
• Job Level: Junior
• Minimum Experience: 1 - 3 Years

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Sales Administrator & Operations Coordinator to support the smooth running of our production, procurement, and sales functions. You will play a key role in managing stock, processing orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring operational efficiency across the steel supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Production & Stock Management: Book stock into production and oversee slitting patterns.
• Raise and process purchase orders.
• Handle receipting and accurate stock booking into sales orders.
• Transfer coils into relevant warehouses and monitor stock movements.
• Send out stock lists and inventory values to customers.
• Send out enquiries for stock availability and manage follow-ups.
• Liaise with suppliers on stock purchasing.
• Assist with daily coordination of sales and production operations.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in sales administration and/or operations coordination (steel or manufacturing industry preferred).
• Strong knowledge of procurement, stock control, and sales order processing.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and ERP/stock management systems.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.