Receiving Supervisor

Details

Closing Date 2026/08/19

Reference Number SHO260812-2

Job Title Receiving Supervisor

Job Type Full Time

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Gauteng

Location - Town or City Centurion

Job Category Pharmaceutical

About the role Shoprite is seeking a dedicated Receiving Supervisor to lead the inbound goods operations at our Centurion pharmaceutical wholesale facility. This senior role demands proven expertise in warehouse management systems (WMS), pharmaceutical compliance with SAHPRA and Good Distribution Practice standards, and cold chain integrity management. The successful candidate will oversee stock verification, supplier claims, and inventory accuracy while ensuring strict adherence to health, safety, and regulatory requirements. A Grade 12/Matric qualification is essential, with a diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain Management highly advantageous, plus a minimum of three years' supervisory experience in a fast-paced pharmaceutical warehouse environment. This position offers an opportunity to apply advanced leadership and supply chain skills within a quality-driven, compliance-focused setting, contributing to seamless, efficient pharmaceutical distribution across the region.

What you'll do* Supervise and coordinate all receiving activities to ensure accurate and timely processing of inbound stock.

• Verify deliveries against purchase orders, delivery notes, and system records to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical, quality, and regulatory standards related to stock receipt and storage.
• Monitor cold chain protocols and promptly escalate any product quality or temperature-related issues.
• Manage stock discrepancies, supplier claims, returns, and non-conformance processes effectively.
• Maintain accurate receiving records and ensure data integrity within the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Lead, coach, and support the Receiving team to meet operational targets and service level agreements.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and investigations to ensure stock accuracy and support inventory control.
• Enforce adherence to health, safety, housekeeping, and company standards within the receiving area.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Procurement, Quality Assurance, Finance, Stock Planning, and the Responsible Pharmacist to support smooth operations.

What you bring* Grade 12 / Matric (Essential).

• Diploma or qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, or a related field (Advantageous)
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a warehouse, distribution, or supply chain environment.
• Minimum 1 year's supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience within a pharmaceutical wholesale, warehousing, or distribution environment will be advantageous.
• Proven experience managing receiving processes, stock control, inventory accuracy, and team performance

Policy Our Group is committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally.

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If you don’t hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Any personal information collected as part of your application will be destroyed, securely, in accordance with South African legislation.