Our client based in Somerset West, Cape Town are currently seeking the skills of a Distribution Operations Coordinator
Main job function
Warehouse & Stock Management
Run day-to-day warehouse operations – overseeing inbound and outbound stock movements, and accurate receipt, storage and dispatch of solar and energy-storage products.
Maintain real-time stock accuracy across all product lines; manage bin locations, labelling and warehouse organisation.
Plan and execute regular cycle counts and full stock takes; reconcile variances and report discrepancies to management.
Manage the allocation and tracking of technical stock, demo units and spare parts across the distribution network.
Support stock forecasting — working with procurement and sales to flag reorder requirements and avoid stockouts or overstock
Logistics & Order Fulfillment
Manage the fulfilment cycle from confirmed order to delivery — picking, packing, dispatch and documentation.
Liaise with freight forwarders, couriers and logistics partners across Southern Africa to ensure accurate, on time delivery.
Manage documentation and compliance for cross-border shipments into Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa.
Process returns, manage warranty claims, and coordinate with vendors on defective or replacement stock.
Pricing and Product Data
Maintain accurate, up-to-date price lists across the full product portfolio, reflecting current vendor agreements and movements.
Manage product codes, specifications and catalogue information within the inventory system
Act as the primary Cin7 super-user across the distribution function — maintaining system integrity, training team members and driving process consistency
Reporting and Administration
Produce regular stock-level, movement and variance reports for the Financial Executive and management team.
Manage operational relationships with vendors on delivery timelines, stock availability and order fulfilment.
Identify and implement ongoing improvements to warehouse and distribution workflows.
Qualifications
Matric
Supply Chain/Warehouse related qualification
Criteria
3–5 years’ experience in warehouse management,distribution coordination or supply-chain operations.
Cin7 super-user experience essential — candidates must demonstrate hands-on system expertise.
Strong understanding of stock-control principles,warehouse operations and logistics coordination.
Experience managing cross-border logistics in Southern Africa advantageous.
Proficient in MS Excel; comfortable producing operational reports and reconciling data.
Familiarity with solar, energy-storage or technical product distribution a plus.
A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.
To apply for this job email your details to Debra@armstrongappointments.com