Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Pinetown, KZN
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related, dependent on experience

Receiving Manager

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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Team Leadership

• 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.

Coordination and Communication

• Liaise with suppliers, transport providers, procurement teams, and internal departments.
• Communicate delivery schedules and receiving issues promptly.
• Support operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting

• Prepare and submit receiving, inventory, and performance reports.
• Monitor receiving KPIs and recommend process improvements.
• Maintain accurate records for audits and compliance purposes.

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in warehouse receiving, inventory control, or logistics operations.
• At least 2 years' supervisory or management experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• 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.

Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to make sound operational decisions.
• Proactive and results-driven approach.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Receiving accuracy rate.
• Inventory accuracy levels.
• Timely processing of deliveries.
• Reduction in receiving discrepancies.
• Compliance with safety standards.
• Team productivity and performance.
• Warehouse organization and housekeeping standards.

Email your CV to: mandy-lee@c-force.co.za

Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements and relevant experience will be considered.

Work Location: In person