Supply Chain & Operations Coordinator

Creative Leadership Solutions; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Leadership Solutions in Kempton Park is seeking an experienced Operations & Procurement Administrator to manage end-to-end procurement, financial administration, and stock forecasting. You will coordinate logistics, verify supplier invoices, and support cost control initiatives.

The role requires 5+ years in operations, strong Excel skills, Afrikaans and English proficiency, and own transport. A market-related package is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and cost control.
• Experience with stock forecasting and demand planning.
• Strong financial reconciliation and invoice auditing capabilities.
• Excellent operational and logistical coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review, reconcile, and verify supplier invoices prior to payment approval.
• Ensure alignment with contracts, pricing agreements, rebates, and terms.
• Identify and resolve billing discrepancies and variances.
• Provide clean, verified financial data to the finance department.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels; develop stock forecasts.
• Oversee procurement lifecycle for local and imported goods.
• Maintain supplier relationships and track shipments.
• Act as central communication hub between regional teams, suppliers, and head office.
• Filter and route operational and administrative queries; resolve issues.
• Maintain structured communication flow across the business.
• Oversee movement of goods from procurement to distribution points; monitor timelines.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Accounting principles

Cost control

Stock forecasting

Demand planning

Financial reconciliation

Invoice auditing

Operations coordination

Logistics coordination

Education

National Senior Certificate

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education (Essential)

• National Senior Certificate

Minimum Applicable Experience (Years)

• 5+ years in operations, logistics, and financial administration

Required Nature of Experience

• End-to-end procurement lifecycle management (local and international)
• Invoice verification, reconciliation, and financial administration
• Inventory control and stock forecasting
• Logistics coordination and supplier management

Skills and Knowledge (Essential)

• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and cost control.
• Stock forecasting and demand planning.
• Financial reconciliation and invoice auditing.
• Strong operational and logistical coordination abilities.

Other

• Proficient in Afrikaans and English
• Own transport and license

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND OBJECTIVES

Financial Verification & Accounting Administration

• Review, reconcile, and verify supplier invoices prior to payment approval
• Ensure alignment with contracts, pricing agreements, rebates, and terms
• Identify and resolve billing discrepancies and variances
• Provide clean, verified financial data to the finance department

Stock Management, Projections & Procurement

• Monitor and manage inventory levels across product lines
• Develop stock forecasts using historical and financial data
• Oversee procurement lifecycle for local and imported goods
• Maintain supplier relationships and track shipments

Centralized Communications & Operational Coordination

• Act as central communication hub between regional teams, suppliers, and head office
• Filter and route operational and administrative queries appropriately
• Resolve or elevate issues efficiently to relevant departments
• Maintain structured communication flow across the business.

Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination

• Oversee movement of goods from procurement to distribution points
• Ensure documentation accuracy across logistics processes
• Support import/export coordination where required
• Monitor logistics efficiency and delivery timelines

Reporting & Financial/Operational Analysis

• Prepare monthly operational, inventory, and financial performance reports
• Analyse variances in cost, stock, and procurement performance
• Provide insights and recommendations to management
• Maintain accurate dashboards and reporting systems

Remuneration Offered

Market related