Assistant Sales and Procurement Manager in Manufacturing
TalenCo Recruitment Specialists · Durban, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
A hands-on Assistant Sales and Procurement Manager role in a dynamic manufacturing division in Durban. You will support procurement, inventory, budgeting, sales and pricing to keep operations running smoothly and customers happy. This is a great step up for someone with supply chain experience who enjoys both analysis and people. If you have 3 to 5 years in supply chain and some supervisory experience, this permanent full-time position could be your next move.
About the role
TalenCo Recruitment Specialists is looking for an Assistant Sales and Procurement Manager to join a manufacturing division in Durban. This permanent, full-time role is hands-on and covers procurement, inventory, budgeting, sales support and pricing. You will help the team keep operations running without interruption while delivering strong customer service.
You will work closely with finance, sales coordinators, suppliers and customers. The role gives you exposure to budgets, gross profit analysis, cash flow, stock management, quotations and pricing decisions. It is a good fit for someone who is numerically strong, organised and comfortable juggling several priorities at once.
To apply, use the link on the PNet job page. No application email or reference number was provided.
Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Minimum Diploma in Supply Chain Management and/or Logistics
- Preferably a Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or Finance
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years supply chain experience
- Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
- Solid experience in supply chain and inventory management
- Automotive industry or manufacturing sector experience will be advantageous
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Experience with quotations, FOREX, clearing and forwarding will be beneficial
- Strong financial and numerical acumen, including profit and loss analysis, balance sheet and cash flow knowledge
- Strong analytical, decision-making and attention to detail skills
- Excellent communication, relationship building and interpersonal skills
- Resilient, flexible, proactive and results driven
- Strong understanding of risk management and continuous improvement principles
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing the annual sales budget with key input information and sales activity trends
- Conduct monthly gross profit analysis comparing sales against cost of sales and plan versus actual performance
- Provide input on debtors, creditors and inventory to support monthly cash flow and net working capital analysis with Finance
- Monitor overdue inventory and implement resolutions for aged stock
- Ensure timeous completion of month end tasks
- Monitor ordering cycles across short and long term horizons, identifying cost and supply risks linked to over or under ordering
- Manage the full quotation process from request for quotation through quote preparation and order management
- Combine material, production and logistics costs to calculate pricing and gross profit for quotations and price reviews
- Support customer price reviews, engineering changes and build changes for existing and new business
- Place monthly orders for future material requirements based on forecasts and stock level requirements
- Analyse and approve monthly pipeline orders from Sales Coordinators and monitor to mitigate under or over stocking risks
- Calculate effective pricing change points based on customer usage
- Build and maintain strong supplier and customer relationships through effective communication and partnership management
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to align operational constraints with customer demand
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental regulatory requirements
- Apply a continuous improvement mindset to identify opportunities for business improvement and operational efficiency
Job details
- Organisation
- TalenCo Recruitment Specialists
- Location
- Durban, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role sits at the heart of a manufacturing business, so your application should show that you understand how procurement, stock and pricing connect to the bottom line. When you update your CV, highlight any experience you have with quotations, FOREX or cost analysis, and mention the systems you have used for inventory and ordering.
If you have worked in automotive or manufacturing before, make that clear because it is a strong advantage here. In an interview, be ready to talk about a time you spotted a stock risk or improved a process. The team is looking for someone hands-on who can follow tasks through to the end, so bring examples that show you are organised and accountable.
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