Full-Time Senior Operations Coordinator | SAST | South Africa

Working Hours | Schedule

Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week | SAST (South Africa Standard Time) | Schedule to be agreed based on operational requirements

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Operations Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations of an international e-commerce business.

We are looking for the following specific requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred.
  • Approximately 3–5 years of experience in e-commerce operations, operations coordination, or senior administrative support.
  • Hands-on experience using Amazon Seller Central, preferably across international marketplaces.
  • Working knowledge of Amazon FBA and/or FBM workflows.
  • Experience coordinating international logistics, freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouses, or third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
  • Experience maintaining inventory records and reconciling operational data across multiple locations.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets for reporting, tracking, and reconciliations.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and complete documentation.
  • Willingness to work under the direction of the Corporate Director and escalate issues appropriately. 

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

  • Perform day-to-day administrative activities within Amazon Seller Central across international marketplaces.
  • Prepare shipment plans, update listings, and maintain accurate operational records.
  • Investigate routine marketplace, inventory, listing, and fulfillment issues, resolving or escalating them as appropriate.
  • Coordinate product launches and listing updates under the direction of the Corporate Director.
  • Monitor inventory availability, pricing accuracy, and listing status, reporting exceptions promptly.
  • Maintain approved Amazon A+ Content and listing assets.
  • Coordinate communication with suppliers and manufacturers regarding product samples, specifications, and production updates.
  • Track production schedules, quality control actions, and required documentation.
  • Prepare supplier comparisons and operational summaries to support business decisions.
  • Coordinate international shipments with freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouses, and logistics providers.
  • Prepare and verify routine import, export, and shipping documentation.
  • Coordinate inventory transfers between suppliers, warehouses, Amazon fulfillment centers, and other operational locations.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile stock movements, receipts, transfers, and dispatches.
  • Reconcile inventory against purchase orders, supplier invoices, freight documentation, and shipment records.
  • Verify supplier pricing, freight charges, warehouse costs, and marketplace records for accuracy.
  • Maintain organized documentation for accounting, audit, and management review.
  • Prepare operational reports, cost schedules, quotation comparisons, meeting notes, and decision-support documents.
  • Coordinate daily communication with internal teams and external service providers.
  • Follow up on outstanding operational tasks and maintain project action logs.
  • Maintain and update SOPs, checklists, trackers, and workflow documentation.
  • Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend improvements for management review.
  • Escalate sensitive, contractual, financial, or high-risk issues to the Corporate Director promptly.

This Position Is Perfect For You If You Are…

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • Reliable with strong ownership of assigned tasks.
  • Honest, trustworthy, and able to handle confidential information professionally.
  • Proactive and resourceful while respecting defined authority and processes.
  • Calm and solutions-oriented under pressure.
  • Excellent follow-through and time management skills.
  • Adaptable and able to prioritize multiple deadlines.
  • Professional communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Process-driven with a commitment to maintaining accurate records.
  • Collaborative and comfortable receiving direction and feedback. 

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