411 Trade Coordinator jobs in South Africa

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Coordination

• Receive and capture stock in the SAP system and ensure accurate distribution.
• Perform operational tasks including stores control, stock counts, deliveries, inventory tracking, handling damages, and managing redundant stock.
• Monitor and control consignment stock.
• Compile and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports for the Operations Manager and executive team.
• Ensure quotes from suppliers are obtained and approved.
• Create and manage the schedule for the Driver / Messenger and communicate daily tasks.
• Raise purchase requisitions for imported stock and distribution via SAP.
• Ensure accurate creation and management of item codes in SAP.
• Arrange staff training and meetings, and record minutes as needed.
• Coordinate the check and charge process.

Compliance

• Operate within established controls and procedures to ensure operational integrity.
• Identify and report risks or concerns within the scope of responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to applicable regulations and procedures, with a focus on preventing wasteful or irregular expenditure.

Customer Service

• Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Represent the organization in meetings with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Resolve customer and operational issues with professionalism and integrity.

Staff Supervision

• Ensure all direct reports have signed performance agreements and goals.
• Conduct quarterly performance appraisals and identify areas for development.
• Collaborate with HR to implement development and training initiatives.
• Address employee relations issues promptly and fairly.

Cost and Financial Control

• Contribute to the preparation of departmental budgets.
• Promote efficient and transparent use of financial resources.
• Monitor expenditure to ensure it aligns with budgets and guidelines.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management or a related field (NQF Level 6).

Experience

• Up to 5 years’ experience in a supply chain role within a manufacturing environment.

Technical Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.

Behavioural Competencies

• Proactive and action-oriented.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing demands.
• Excellent planning and organizational abilities.
• Capable of supervising and developing others.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Customer-focused with a resilient mindset.

Our client, a leader in the automotive component manufacturing sector, is currently looking to employ a Supply Chain Coordinator based in Elandsfontein, East Rand, Gauteng.

A wonderful career opportunity awaits you!

Requirements:

• Diploma in Supply Chain or related fields (NQF 6).
• Up to 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite; and other job-specific software systems).

Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:

Supply Chain Coordination Responsibilities

• Receive and record warehouse stock using SAP; manage accurate distribution across departments.
• Oversee inventory operations including stock counts, deliveries, damage control, and redundant stock management.
• Monitor consignment stock and maintain supply integrity.
• Create and process purchase requisitions; ensure accurate item coding on SAP.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports for senior management.
• Administer supply chain tasks efficiently and within deadlines.
• Manage supplier quotations and approval processes.
• Schedule and communicate daily driver and messenger activities.
• Organize staff training, meetings, and compile meeting minutes.
• Coordinate the check-and-charge process and maintain clean data systems for retrieval.

Compliance

• Adhere to internal controls and procedures to uphold company integrity.
• Identify and report risks or concerns to departmental management.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records for auditing and operational transparency.
• Monitor costs and expenditure to minimize waste and avoid irregular spending.

Customer Service

• Foster strong relationships with internal and external customers to ensure high service standards.
• Represent the company professionally in stakeholder meetings and engagements.
• Resolve issues creatively with integrity, aligned to company values.
• Promote client, customer, and employee satisfaction across touchpoints.
• Minimize service discrepancies and ensure regulatory compliance.

Staff Supervision

• Ensure performance contracts are signed and implemented for all employees.
• Conduct quarterly performance appraisals and track individual objectives.
• Collaborate with HR to identify development goals and create action plans.
• Facilitate ongoing training and employee development initiatives.
• Address employee relations matters fairly, promptly, and in line with HR procedures.
• Gather and respond to employee feedback to improve workplace engagement.

Cost and Financial Control

• Assist with budget planning and provide timely input.
• Promote efficient, cost-effective use of financial and operational resources.
• Monitor expenditure to ensure compliance with budgetary limits and financial policies.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and procedures; report deviations as needed.

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The CFAO group contributes to the growth of the African continent, its industrialisation and the emergence of the middle class.
With a turnover of more than 6.9 billion euros, access to 47 of the continent's 54 countries and 21,000 employees, CFAO is a major player in the fields of mobility, health, consumer goods, infrastructure and energy.

* Being part of a growing business sector,
* Acting for the transformation of the African continent,
* Learn, develop and succeed,
* Joining a pan-African group and meeting thousands of different cultures.

We are looking for a Supply Chain Coordinator based in South Africa .

Job Description:

Company: Toyota Tsusho Africa (TTAF)

Toyota Tsusho Africa, established in 1999, specializes in Supply Chain Management and Production Assembly, delivering a range of value-adding solutions to the South African Automotive Industry.

An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for an experienced and suitably qualified candidate to join our Team. The position is based in Durban, South Africa.

This position is open to South African Citizens.

Essential duties and responsibilities

1. Sales in line with Budget
2. Cost management - overall cost of purchasing
3. Maintenance of Customer information
4. Customer relationship management (communication, need satisfaction, effective partnership)
5. Understanding customer business environment
6. Seeking potential customers for new business
7. Complete APDP & EU declarations on a quarterly basis
8. Effective & timeous email correspondence to customer and supplier
9. Respond to queries timeously and close off open items.
10. Handle process from Request for Quotation, Preparation of quote and order management.
11. Supervise and assist in SAP processing - Creating delivery notes, Invoicing, Inbounding, MIRO
12. Rundown sheet management - Tracking with supplier and customer on hand information
13. First in First Out stock management and control
14. Ensure invoicing is correct first time.
15. Ensure queries are resolved timeously - Quality, Damaged Stock, Overdue Debtors, Airfreight cost capturing.
16. Communication with Export country regularly
17. Complete clearing instructions for supplier invoices with internal Clearing & Forwarding & and external parties.
18. Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth process flow of all business processes.
19. Assist with divisional audit, verification of stock count
20. W/H visit to understand space constraint (GG)

Requested Profile:

Experiential and Educational requirements:

1. Matric
2. Relevant tertiary qualification (advantage)

• Receive and capture stock in the SAP system and ensure accurate distribution.
• Perform operational tasks including stores control, stock counts, deliveries, inventory tracking, handling damages, and managing redundant stock.
• Monitor and control consignment stock.
• Compile and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports for the Operations Manager and executive team.
• Ensure quotes from suppliers are obtained and approved.
• Create and manage the schedule for the Driver / Messenger and communicate daily tasks.
• Raise purchase requisitions for imported stock and distribution via SAP.
• Ensure accurate creation and management of item codes in SAP.
• Arrange staff training and meetings, and record minutes as needed.
• Coordinate the check and charge process.

• Operate within established controls and procedures to ensure operational integrity.
• Identify and report risks or concerns within the scope of responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to applicable regulations and procedures, with a focus on preventing wasteful or irregular expenditure.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Represent the organization in meetings with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Resolve customer and operational issues with professionalism and integrity.

• Ensure all direct reports have signed performance agreements and goals.
• Conduct quarterly performance appraisals and identify areas for development.
• Collaborate with HR to implement development and training initiatives.
• Address employee relations issues promptly and fairly.

• Contribute to the preparation of departmental budgets.
• Promote efficient and transparent use of financial resources.
• Monitor expenditure to ensure it aligns with budgets and guidelines.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management or a related field (NQF Level 6).

• Up to 5 years experience in a supply chain role within a manufacturing environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.

• Proactive and action-oriented.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing demands.
• Excellent planning and organizational abilities.
• Capable of supervising and developing others.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Customer-focused with a resilient mindset.

Employer Description

My client is in the Food Manufacturing Industry

Job Description

The Supply Chain Coordinator supports the Supply Chain Manager in ensuring seamless procurement, manufacturing coordination, and inventory availability across all starting materials and finished goods. This role is central to operational efficiency, cost control, supplier management, and ensuring compliance with food safety systems.

• Procurement
• Ensure procurement activities are aligned with food safety compliance (FSSC
  22000)
• Manufacturing Coordination
• Monitor production lead times and escalate risks proactively
• Systems & Compliance
• Ensure full traceability and audit readiness for all procurement and production
  activity
• Standardize documentation across all company systems

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, or production coordination (3+ years preferred), ideally within a manufacturing, FMCG or food environment
• Strong Excel and systems proficiency.
  o Cin7 Core (formerly Dear Inventory) ERP System
  o ClickUp for task- and project-management
  o Microsoft 365

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 13/06/2025

Ontec has a diverse team made up of innovative and competent individuals. The company not only drives performance for employees to excel on a professional and personal level but rewards this performance. People here are satisfied, challenged, and happy, which makes it a perfect working environment.

The Logistics and Supply Chain Coordinator at Ontec will be responsible for overseeing the seamless delivery of products to customers and managing procurement from suppliers, including both local and international entities. This position demands expertise in logistics, supply chain operations, and customs clearance processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.

• Product Delivery: Coordinate the transportation and delivery of products to customers, ensuring timely and accurate delivery while maintaining quality standards.
• Supplier Management: Procure products from local and international suppliers, based on pre-negotiated terms to ensure cost efficiency and quality standards are maintained.
• Customs and Clearance: Coordinate with the logistics/freight company to handle customs clearance and ensure compliance with regulations for imported and exported goods.
• Inventory Management: Monitor the ERP system and physical stock to manage inventory levels to meet customer demands while minimizing excess stock.
• Physical Stock Counts: Perform cyclical counts to ensure that the physical stock and the ERP stock are the same.
• Invoicing to Customers: Ensure that invoices to customers are issued in a timely manner.
• Operational Efficiency: Develop and implement strategies to optimize supply chain operations and reduce costs.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of procurement, customs clearance, and logistics operations.
• Supplier Relationships: Build and sustain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable procurement and delivery channels.
• Problem Resolution: Address and resolve logistical and supply chain issues promptly and effectively.
• Communication: Maintain effective communication with external and internal stakeholders.
• Ad Hoc Duties: Perform any other duties as required within the logistics department.

• A degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools.
• Strong knowledge of customs regulations, clearance processes, and international trade standards.
• Valid driver's license.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics and supply chain coordination, with a proven track record in handling international suppliers and customs clearance.
• Experience in managing delivery operations and supplier relationships.

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Problem-solving aptitude with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems.

Ontec is dedicated to innovation, excellence, and customer satisfaction. Joining our team offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a commitment to professional growth and success.