JOB DESCRIPTION

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATOR

Location: V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Department: Supply Chain / Operations
Type: Full-time
Working Arrangement: On-site during probation; hybrid thereafter (2 days WFH per week)

About the Opportunity

Our client is looking for a hands-on and detail-oriented Supply Chain Coordinator to join their team in the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practical experience across supply chain, inventory, procurement, manufacturing, production, logistics or operations who enjoys keeping things moving and taking ownership of the detail behind production and stock availability.

While the role is junior in level, this is not a graduate-only or purely administrative position. The successful candidate will need to understand how materials, suppliers, production requirements and stock levels fit together and be comfortable using their own judgement to identify and resolve potential issues.

A formal degree is not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates who have gained hands-on experience in a manufacturing, production or operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Monitoring and controlling inventory across raw materials, packaging and finished goods.

• Monitoring shelf life and expiry dates across raw materials and finished products.

• Proactively identifying potential expiry risks and taking action to minimise waste and write-offs.

• Coordinating production requirements and schedules.

• Ordering and managing raw materials and packaging requirements.

• Monitoring supplier orders, delivery dates and lead times.

• Following up with suppliers to ensure orders remain on track.

• Ensuring required materials are available in line with production requirements.

• Working closely with third-party manufacturers, suppliers and other operational stakeholders.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date ERP and supply-chain information.

• Reviewing stock and supply information to identify potential shortages, excess stock or other risks.

• Proactively identifying and resolving supply, inventory and production-related issues.

• Using Excel and available systems to monitor, analyse and report on inventory and supply requirements.

• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring strong administrative follow-through.

• Supporting the wider operations and supply-chain function as required.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Practical, switched-on and operational in their approach.

• Highly organised and comfortable working with detail.

• Naturally proactive and strong on follow-through.

• Comfortable managing multiple suppliers and competing priorities.

• Confident communicating with suppliers, manufacturers and internal stakeholders.

• Able to identify problems before they become bigger operational issues.

• Comfortable working with routine, detail-heavy administrative processes.

• Commercially aware and able to exercise practical judgement.

• Self-reliant and comfortable taking ownership of their responsibilities.

• A strong problem-solver with good common sense.

• Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets and ERP systems.

Supply Chain / Manufacturing Experience

The ideal candidate will have exposure to some or all of the following:

• Inventory management

• Supply planning

• Production planning or coordination

• Manufacturing environments

• Raw materials

• Packaging

• Bill of Materials (BOMs)

• Production schedules

• Supplier management

• Procurement / buying

• Logistics coordination

• Lead-time management

• Stock availability

• Shelf-life and expiry management

• ERP systems

• Advanced or strong intermediate Excel

Minimum Requirements

• 1--5 years' relevant practical experience in supply chain, inventory, manufacturing, production, procurement, logistics or operations.

• Practical experience within a manufacturing or production environment would be highly advantageous.

• Strong Excel skills.

• Good organisational and administrative skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Good communication and supplier follow-up skills.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership.

• Own reliable transport.

• Afrikaans is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

A degree is not mandatory.

Relevant practical experience will be prioritised over formal qualifications. Candidates with qualifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Operations, Business, Manufacturing or related fields are welcome, but the role is equally suited to someone who has developed strong practical experience without a degree.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a growing operation where your ability to organise, problem-solve and keep the supply chain moving will have a direct operational impact.

If you're someone who enjoys working with suppliers, stock, production requirements and data --- and you're the type of person who spots a potential problem and sorts it out before someone else has to ask --- we'd like to hear from you.