Sales Administrator and Operations Coordinator

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

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a detail-oriented Sales Administrator & Operations Coordinator. You will manage stock, process orders, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure operational efficiency in the steel supply chain. Strong experience in sales administration and knowledge of procurement and stock control is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales administration and/or operations coordination, preferably in the steel or manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, stock control, and sales order processing.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Book stock into production and oversee slitting patterns.
• Raise and process purchase orders.
• Handle receipting and accurate stock booking into sales orders.
• Liaise with suppliers on stock purchasing.
• Send out stock lists and inventory values to customers.

Skills

Sales administration

Operations coordination

Procurement knowledge

Stock control

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

ERP/stock management systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Sales Administrator & Operations Coordinator – Pietermaritzburg.

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

Sales Administration

• Send out stock lists and inventory values to customers
• Send out enquiries for stock availability and manage follow-ups

Operations Support

• 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