Materials Co-ordinator

Role overview

The Materials Co-ordinator will be responsible for supporting dry goods operations and ensuring that stock, administration, and service delivery are handled efficiently in line with business goals.

Key performance areas

• Deliver operational outcomes that support the company’s strategic objectives.
• Oversee stock control in a way that keeps materials accurate, available, and well managed.
• Reduce losses, breakages, and write-offs wherever possible.
• Provide reliable and efficient support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Cover stand-in duties when needed.
• Help maintain a skilled, motivated dry goods team.
• Take part in people management activities.
• Support stock counts whenever required.
• Keep administrative processes and housekeeping standards in good order.
• Follow company policies and procedures at all times.
• Manage the forklift fleet effectively.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with both internal teams and outside customers.

Experience and skills needed

• Grade 12 / Matric is required.
• A National Diploma or degree in Logistics or Warehousing is an advantage.
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a stores or inventory environment.
• Background in administration and production is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently, maintain accuracy, and stay effective under pressure.
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Prepared to work on a rotating day and night shift pattern.
• Computer literacy, especially MS Word and Excel; SAP R/3 experience is an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-driven, resourceful, and proactive with the ability to use initiative.

Additional information

This position is based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa and is a full-time onsite role.