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.

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

REQUIREMENTS:

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