Supply Chain Coordinator

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cape Town is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator responsible for managing procurement and production coordination activities. The role involves ensuring compliance with food safety standards and maintaining supplier relationships. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain coordination, ideally in a manufacturing or FMCG setting.
• Proven ability to manage suppliers and maintain accurate records.
• Strong Excel skills and keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders and supplier communications.
• Maintain production schedules and monitor lead times.
• Ensure compliance with food safety documentation.

Skills

Procurement Management

Supply Chain Coordination

Excel Proficiency

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Regulatory Compliance Understanding

Planning Skills

Tools

Cin7 Core

ClickUp

Microsoft 365

Job description

Supply Chain Coordinator – Muizenberg, Cape Town.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Procurement
  • Place, track, and manage purchase orders for all raw and packaging materials
  • Maintain up-to-date pricing, lead times, and supplier records in all company systems
  • Coordinate printed packaging: manage artwork changes, approvals, and supplier communication
  • Handle local and imported materials logistics with Warehouse and freight agents
  • Negotiate improved pricing and terms where possible
  • Ensure procurement activities are aligned with food safety compliance (FSSC 22000)
  • Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation in all company systems
• Manufacturing Coordination
  • Maintain and update the production schedule in all company systems
  • Communicate manufacturing orders to the warehouse; ensure timely picking and material dispatch
  • Monitor production lead times and escalate risks proactively
  • Assemble finished goods in the company’s ERP system, and manage related documentation storage
• Systems & Compliance
  • Ensure full traceability and audit readiness for all procurement and production activity
  • Standardise documentation across all company systems
  • Maintain and verify food-contact material compliance documentation

Requirements:

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, or production coordination (3+ years preferred), ideally within a manufacturing, FMCG or regulated environment
• Proven ability to manage suppliers, place and track purchase orders, and maintain accurate procurement and production records
• Strong Excel and systems proficiency. Our system stack:
• Cin7 Core (formerly Dear Inventory) as our ERP System
• ClickUp for task- and project-management
• Microsoft 365
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong planning skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and documentation ability
• Understanding of food safety documentation and regulatory compliance, including traceability and supplier documentation requirements
• Own reliable transport required; must be available for inter-site travel, supplier visits, and occasional local collections or deliveries if urgently required
• Calm, composed and dependable under pressure; proactive in resolving bottlenecks before escalation