Receiving Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Receiving Manager is responsible for overseeing all receiving operations to ensure that incoming goods, materials, and supplies are received accurately, inspected, recorded, and stored efficiently. The role ensures compliance with company policies, inventory control procedures, safety regulations, and quality standards while leading the receiving team to achieve operational excellence.

1. Manage and supervise all receiving activities for incoming stock, materials, and equipment
2. Verify deliveries against purchase orders, invoices, and delivery notes
3. Ensure accurate counting, inspection, and recording of received goods
4. Investigate and resolve discrepancies, shortages, damages, and delivery errors
5. Coordinate unloading and movement of goods to designated storage locations
6. Supervise, train, and develop receiving staff
7. Allocate daily workloads and monitor employee performance
8. Promote teamwork, accountability, and productivity within the receiving department
9. Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching where required
10. Liaise with suppliers, transport providers, procurement teams, and internal departments
11. Communicate delivery schedules and receiving issues promptly
12. Support operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives
13. Prepare and submit receiving, inventory, and performance reports
14. Monitor receiving KPIs and recommend process improvements
15. Maintain accurate records for audits and compliance purposes
16. Strong knowledge of receiving, warehousing, and inventory control procedures
17. Excellent leadership and team management skills
18. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
19. Good communication and interpersonal skills
20. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and inventory management software
21. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
22. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Matric
2. Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or similar
3. Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in warehouse receiving, inventory control, or logistics operations
4. At least 2 years' supervisory or management experience
5. FIFO and FEFO understanding
6. WMS experience