takealot. com
online retailer
AdministrationController
“Administration Controller at takealot. com. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Maintain and oversee DC operational manning. Collaborate with finance to track expenses”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure all Purchase Orders are reconciled at the end of the month; Ensure Monthly Supplier Statement are Cleared; Ensure a clean, safe, and well-organized working environment; ensure safety compliance; ensuring timeous and accurate delivery; ensure efficiency in the packaging/consumable department; ensuring all payments are made on time to suppliers; align with Operations
Industry & Context.
problem-solving abilities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Grade 12, 3 years in a Distribution Centre Admin/financial institution working environment, People management experience
Nice to Have
Diploma or Certificate in Office Administration/Finance/other
What You'll Do.
Maintain and oversee DC operational manning
Collaborate with finance to track expenses
Capture all invoices for consumables
Reconcile Purchase Orders
Clear monthly supplier statements
Assist with budget process preparations
Oversee record keeping of time and attendance
Ensure data validation in Jarrison
Ensure accurate staff changes
Send timesheets and payrolls on time
Apply 5S principles in office spaces
Manage office access control systems
Order employee uniforms
Coordinate quality control of PPE
Compile quarterly/monthly forecasts
Share forecasts with suppliers
Requisition of delivery
Monitor packaging inventory levels
Update usage report daily
Record deviations on deliveries
Record supplier meetings performance
Create Purchase Orders
Make payments to suppliers
Analyse general ledger accounts
Update daily dashboards for Management
Capture weekly ad-hoc invoices
Maintain efficient operations within DC Admin
Manage Administration and finance
Manage procurement process
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with the finance department; Correspond with the Finance team; Collaborate with packaging/consumable controllers; work in teams to create solutions
Communication Scope
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
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