Junior Sales and Planning Coordinator (JB6275)

Junior Sales and Planning Coordinator (JB6275)
Johannesburg South, Gauteng
R8000 to R10 000 a month CTC
Permanent

An established furniture manufacturing company requires a Junior Sales and Planning Coordinator to provide administrative, planning and coordination support across Sales, Production, Despatch and Management. The successful candidate must be highly organised, proactive and capable of managing orders, deadlines, follow-ups and reporting with limited supervision.

Minimum Requirements:
Matric or an equivalent qualification.
A relevant qualification in Sales, Administration, Planning or Business Management would be advantageous.
Previous experience in sales administration, order processing, planning or coordination would be advantageous.
Strong organisational, planning and administrative skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant business systems.
Able to capture and maintain accurate information.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Able to work independently with limited supervision.
Proactive approach to follow-ups and completing outstanding tasks.
Able to compile accurate sales, order and planning reports.
Strong attention to detail and deadline-management skills.
Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide administrative and coordination support to the Sales department
Capture, process and monitor customer orders
Check order information and ensure documentation is complete and accurate
Coordinate order requirements between Sales, Production, Despatch and Management
Assist with production and delivery planning
Monitor order progress and follow up on outstanding requirements
Keep Sales and Management informed of order statuses, delays and potential risks
Maintain accurate customer, order and planning records
Update spreadsheets, internal systems and planning schedules
Assist with customer queries and provide accurate feedback regarding orders
Follow up with the relevant departments to ensure deadlines are achieved
Identify potential delays and communicate them proactively
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales, order and planning reports
Provide general administrative assistance to Sales and Management as required

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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