TRAFFIC Western Cape

Purchase Order & Production QC Coordinator (Remote) South Africa

HireHawk

Job Description

Location: Remote / Virtual

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $1,000 - $1,400/month

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The Purchase Order & Production QC Coordinator manages the end-to-end lifecycle of purchase orders, from creation through final shipment, while ensuring production timelines and quality control standards are met.

This role serves as a key operational link between factories, third-party quality control providers, and internal teams (Planning, Logistics, and Supply Chain). The coordinator is responsible for maintaining production flow, scheduling inspections, mitigating risks, and ensuring on-time, quality-approved shipments.

Responsibilities
  • Track and manage all open purchase orders from creation through shipment
  • Monitor PO timelines and elevate delays proactively
  • Adjust shipment schedules based on production status (advance, delay, or split shipments)
  • Communicate quantity changes and partial shipment plans
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date PO trackers and production calendars
  • Liaise directly with factories to confirm production status and readiness
  • Validate production timelines and completion dates
  • Identify risks early and flag potential delays
  • Coordinate partial shipments when necessary to meet delivery goals
  • Schedule inspections with third-party QC providers (e.g., QIMA)
  • Ensure inspections are conducted upon production completion
  • Monitor QC portals, documentation, and follow-ups
  • Review inspection results (pass/fail) and manage resolution of failures
  • Approve shipments only after QC clearance
  • Communicate QC status to logistics and planning teams
  • Partner closely with Planning, Supply Chain, and Logistics teams
  • Provide clear updates on production status, risks, and shipment timelines
  • Align production capacity with forecasted demand
  • Escalate production or quality issues with actionable solutions
Qualifications
  • 2-5+ years of experience in supply chain, production coordination, or PO management
  • Hands-on experience managing purchase orders from creation through shipment
  • Experience working directly with factories/manufacturers (overseas preferred)
  • Experience coordinating with third-party QC providers (QIMA or similar preferred)
  • Strong understanding of production tracking, timelines, and shipment coordination
  • Proven ability to identify risks and proactively resolve issues
  • Experience managing partial shipments and order adjustments
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (trackers, data accuracy, production calendars)
  • Familiarity with QC portals, inspection workflows, and documentation processes
  • Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain flow (production QC logistics shipment)
  • Ability to manage multiple POs and timelines simultaneously
  • Strong communication skills, especially with international factory partners
Benefits
  • Access to a$200K+ perk marketplacewith discounts on 150+ global services.
  • Option towithdraw up to 50% of approved earningsbefore payday.

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
R17,916/month
R12,887 to R24,832/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
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