Logistics Coordinator / Finance Administrator (FMCG) - Alrode

SUMMARY:
Logistics Coordinator/Finance Administrator from the FMCG industry with financial experience (proficient on Excel and Pastel, able to understand the accounting system) to be responsible for warehouse & procurement co-ordination activities.

POSITION INFO:

Our client currently has an opportunity for a Logistics Coordinator/Finance Administrator from the FMCG industry with financial experience (proficient on Excel and Pastel, able to understand the accounting system) to be responsible for warehouse & procurement co-ordination activities.

The ideal incumbent will be a proactive self-starter with great problem-solving skills, able to self-manage. Moreover, you will need impeccable interpersonal skills to deal with suppliers and customers in a professional manner.

Job details: 

Type: Permanent

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

Coordinating all procurement-related functions in line with the business requirements:

• Sourcing and ordering of stock, raw materials, and packaging components.
• Inspecting quantity and quality of received goods.
• Supporting budget planning of logistical requirements.
• Coordinating all transport requirements for goods in and out.
• Ensuring all materials are sent to manufacturers.
• Handling all procurement and stock related queries with suppliers and customers.
• Managing relations with all transportation/shipping companies.
• Effective, timeous, and cost-effective sourcing of products.
• Supplier feedback.

 Coordinating and controlling all warehouse-related functions:

• Organising warehouse efficiently per product, brand, raw materials, stock in, stock out.
• Processing all sales orders received from the sales office.
• Regularly checking stock levels.
• Regularly checking expiry dates and managing redundant stock.
• Quality and quantity control and checking or orders prior to dispatch.
• Do all relevant printing of labels and waybills.
• Coordinating stock levels with orders received, ensuring no stock outs.

 Ensuring accurate financial control measures are in place:

• Providing regular stock take information to the finance department.
• Controlling all shipping waybills, checking all procurement, and purchasing invoices.
• Compiling and reconciling monthly creditors list and sending for payment.
• Accuracy of financial recons and reporting. 

Location: Alrode, Gauteng 

Qualifications & Experience 

At least 5 years working experience within the FMCG industry

Grade 12, tertiary qualification will be advantageous

Pastel, MS Office (especially Excel) 

Client information 

Our client - an established pharmaceutical company that has been in operation for well over a decade - manufactures, markets, imports and distributes a range of respiratory and skin care products, health supplements and self-monitoring home care devices to the retail/wholesale markets as well as independent pharmacies, the baby sector, and the professional market.

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