Area Sales manager – IDC Coordinator

RCL Foods · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

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  • RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and customer focused Area sales manager – IDC Coordinator within the baking business unit.
  • The IDC Coordinator is responsible for providing effective commercial, administrative and financial coordination of the IDC portfolio. The role supports the end-to-end management of IDC customers and ensures that contracts, financial documentation, reconciliations, rebates, sureties, crates, cash and other commercial requirements are accurately maintained and processed.
  • The position requires close collaboration with Sales, Finance, Distribution, Logistics, Operations and IDC customers to ensure that all IDC-related administration is completed accurately, timeously and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Regional Sales Manager.
  • This role is a Permanent role

Minimum Requirements Education and Qualification

  • Matric
  • Diploma or Degree in Sales

Experience and Training

  • 2 - 4 years minimum experience in sales and account management.
  • Experience within the FMCG, food manufacturing, bakery or distribution industry advantageous.
  • Experience with reconciliations, contracts, rebates, customer accounts and reporting.
  • Experience working with multiple stakeholders and high-volume transactions.

Duties & Responsibilities IDC Portfolio Administration

  • Coordinate the administration of the IDC portfolio from contracting through to ongoing operational management and closure.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date IDC records and master data.
  • Ensure all required IDC documentation is properly completed, authorised and filed.
  • Monitor outstanding documentation and follow up with relevant stakeholders.
  • Maintain an organised electronic and physical filing system for IDC records.

Contracts & Commercial Documentation

  • Coordinate the preparation, review and administration of IDC contracts with the IDC Administrator.
  • Maintain records of signed contracts, amendments, renewals and supporting documentation.
  • Monitor contract expiry dates and escalate renewals or amendments where required.
  • Ensure contractual requirements are captured and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
  • Maintain a contract register and provide regular status reports.

Financial & Cash Reconciliations

  • Assist with IDC cash and account reconciliations.
  • Investigate discrepancies and coordinate resolution with Finance and relevant operational teams.
  • Monitor outstanding balances, payments and account queries.
  • Ensure supporting documentation is available for all financial transactions.
  • Assist with reporting on IDC financial performance and outstanding items.

Crate & Asset Management

  • Coordinate the administration and reconciliation of bread crates and other company assets allocated to IDC customers.
  • Monitor crate movements, balances and discrepancies.
  • Investigate losses, shortages or unexplained variances.
  • Maintain accurate crate records and supporting documentation.
  • Liaise with Distribution and IDC customers regarding asset-related queries.

Sureties & Security Documentation

  • Maintain accurate records of IDC sureties, guarantees and other security requirements.
  • Monitor expiry dates and outstanding documentation.
  • Follow up on renewals and ensure relevant documentation is available and properly filed.
  • Escalate non-compliance or expired documentation to the relevant manager.

Rebates, Claims & Commercial Adjustments

  • Coordinate the administration of IDC rebates, claims, credits and commercial adjustments.
  • Validate supporting documentation before submission for processing.
  • Track outstanding claims and follow up with relevant departments.
  • Maintain accurate records of approved and processed rebates and claims.
  • Assist with resolving customer queries relating to rebates and account adjustments.

IDC Customer Support

  • Serve as an administrative point of contact for IDC customers regarding account and commercial queries.
  • Respond to queries professionally and within agreed turnaround times.
  • Coordinate with Sales, Finance and Distribution to resolve customer issues.
  • Maintain a record of recurring customer queries and outstanding actions.

Distribution & Operational Coordination

  • Liaise with Distribution and Bakery Operations regarding IDC requirements.
  • Assist in coordinating bread supply, deliveries, returns, crates and related IDC administration.
  • Monitor operational issues affecting IDC customers and escalate where required.
  • Ensure relevant information is communicated between the IDC, Distribution and internal departments.

Reporting & Data Management

  • Prepare regular IDC reports and management information.
  • Maintain accurate IDC databases, trackers and dashboards.
  • Monitor key IDC measures, including:
  • Contract status
  • Cash reconciliation
  • Crate balances
  • Sureties
  • Rebates and claims
  • Outstanding documentation
  • Customer account queries
  • Identify discrepancies and trends and escalate material issues.

Compliance & Controls

  • Ensure IDC administration complies with company policies, procedures and approved commercial controls.
  • Maintain appropriate supporting documentation for audit purposes.
  • Assist with internal and external audit requirements.
  • Ensure segregation of duties and approval requirements are followed.
  • Escalate suspected irregularities, control weaknesses or financial discrepancies.

Deadline:22nd October,2026

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