Strategic Sales and Operations Leader

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Black Pen Recruitment Full time

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sales and Operations Leader to join our team at Black Pen Recruitment. This is a full-time position based in Cape Town, South Africa.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, excellent organisational skills, and a willingness to travel occasionally for business purposes. The role offers the opportunity to work across multiple aspects of finance, operations, and logistics within the organisation.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare and analyse gross profit reports and gross profit percentages.
  • Create and process customer quotes using Sage One.
  • Manage customer invoicing, back-order reports, and sales related to African markets (DRC, South Africa, Zambia, etc.).
  • Liaise with customers for order updates, deliveries, and issue resolution.
  • Conduct month-end sales reconciliations for related parties.
  • Oversee the delivery schedule of parts, including tracking ETA for international shipments (e.g., Zambia).
  • Manage imports, exports, freight, and logistics to ensure timely delivery.
  • Coordinate with suppliers for order processing, stock replenishment, and supplier recons at month end.
  • Clear goods through customs and ensure all documents are checked, uploaded, and filed correctly.
  • Develop and implement inventory management systems using Sage One.
  • Handle all aspects of stock management, including stock item processing, replenishment, monthly stock takes, and reconciliation.
  • Maintain accurate supplier and customer back-order reports.
  • Process supplier invoices, customer invoices, and purchase orders on Sage One.
  • Conduct job card costing and analysis to monitor project costs and profitability.
  • Manage month-end reconciliations and financial analysis to support business operations.
  • Maintain comprehensive and organised filing of all documents, including proof of deliveries and customs documents, using Google Drive.
  • Generate and analyse data using Power BI for management reporting.
  • Provide insights and actionable recommendations based on data analysis to support decision-making.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in a similar role, with a focus on sales, operations, and logistics.
  • Proficiency in Sage One and Power BI is required.
  • Experience with imports, exports, and freight logistics.
  • Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of gross profit analysis and job costing.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally (approximately once every 6 months).
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

This is a salaried position offering a competitive R600,000 - R800,000 per annum salary package, commensurate with experience, plus benefits. If you are a highly motivated and results-driven professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you.

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