Operations Coordinator - Modderfontein, Gauteng (Pharmaceutical industry) at RPO Recruitment

Responsibilities

Operational Management:

• Coordinate daily operations, including procurement, logistics, and supply chain.
• ⁠Monitor and report on operational performance metrics.
• ⁠Implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Work hand in hand with sales manager on individual product GP tracking.
• Work with warehouse manager on inventory control.

Inventory Management:

• Develop and implement effective inventory management strategies.
• ⁠Conduct stock analysis, forecasting, and planning.
• ⁠Monitor and adjust inventory levels to minimize stockouts and overstocking.
• Optimize stockholding costs and improve inventory turnover.
• Complete Bills of Materials and work with cost accounting functions.

Sage Evolution:

• Manage and maintain Sage Evolution inventory management module.
• ⁠Process stock transactions, invoices, and credits.
•  ⁠Generate inventory reports and analytics.

Excel Expertise:

• Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets for inventory analysis.
• ⁠Create dashboards, charts, and graphs for data visualization.
• ⁠Automate reports using Excel macros and formulas.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in inventory management and operations. Experience in demand planning and forecasting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proven experience in an operations coordination or similar role.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational software systems.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.