We are currently seeking a detail-oriented individual to fill the position of Receiving Manager. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the accurate reception of all deliveries to our stores and the dispatch of returns to vendors.
The Receiving Manager plays a crucial role in minimizing shrinkage risk at receiving doors and oversees the disposal of stock in compliance with company policies. Additionally, this position involves handling various administrative functions related to receiving procedures, including visitor and merchandiser entry control.
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric Grade 12 qualification
- Prior experience as a receiving supervisor
- Ability to read and interpret reports
- Strong leadership skills to achieve results through others
- Effective planning, organizing, and follow-up abilities
- Excellent personal communication skills
- Adherence to standards, procedures, and policies
- Customer-oriented approach
- Flexibility to work long and flexible hours
- Physically capable of handling demanding and pressurized work environments
- Willingness to work in various weather conditions, including outdoor receiving areas
Competencies:
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Strong problem-solving skills to generate workable solutions
- Reliability and trustworthiness in completing tasks to high standards of quality
- Prioritization skills to identify and attend to urgent matters promptly
- Commitment to working according to rules and regulations
- Attention to detail to identify discrepancies and ensure task completeness and accuracy
- Collaborative approach to work effectively as part of a team and promote company image
- Effective communication skills to listen, respond, and articulate clearly
- Assertiveness to influence decisions confidently, fairly, and overcome opposition
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive and return goods systematically and accurately following company policies and procedures
- Conduct quality checks on received items
- Ensure the maintenance of the cold chain during receiving processes
- Uphold hygiene, housekeeping, and safe working standards in receiving areas
- Adhere to security procedures to safeguard company assets
- Assist with security procedures at the back door as needed
- Prevent wastage, shrinkage, and damages to received goods
- Complete all relevant administration and documentation accurately
- Operate equipment according to established standards
- Communicate effectively with employees, management, customers, and suppliers.
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