Receiving Officer

dnata; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Free onsite parking

Daily staff meals

Uniforms provided

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 24/7

Career development and progression

Relocation opportunities

Retail discounts

Job summary

dnata at Sydney Airport is seeking a highly organized Receiving Officer to join the Purchasing team. You will be responsible for accurate receipting, verification and processing of incoming deliveries, ensuring inventory is recorded correctly to support daily operational requirements.

Reporting to the Manager, Purchasing, you will verify deliveries, enter data into the ERP, liaise with suppliers to resolve issues and support stock counts and monthly processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in receiving, purchasing or inventory control.
• Strong attention to detail and administrative accuracy.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Exposure to airline catering or logistics (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Verify incoming deliveries against purchase orders and documentation.
• Accurately receive goods into the ERP system within required timeframes.
• Record and report discrepancies, damages or shortages.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve delivery and invoicing issues.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Support stock counts, audits and monthly processes.
• Coordinate timely distribution of goods to internal teams.

Skills

Receiving & Inventory

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Airline logistics exposure

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Sydney

Position: Receiving Officer – Sydney Airport

We are seeking a highly organised and detail‑focused Receiving Officer to join our Purchasing team based at Sydney Airport. Reporting to the Manager, Purchasing, the role is responsible for accurate receipting, verification and processing of incoming deliveries, ensuring inventory is recorded correctly to support daily operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify incoming deliveries against purchase orders and documentation
• Accurately receive goods into the ERP system within required timeframes
• Record and report discrepancies, damages or shortages
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve delivery and invoicing issues
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Support stock counts, audits and monthly processes
• Coordinate timely distribution of goods to internal teams

Qualifications

• Experience in receiving, purchasing or inventory control
• Strong attention to detail and administrative accuracy
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high‑volume environment
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Exposure to airline catering or logistics (desirable)

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates and generous penalty rates
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Free onsite parking, daily staff meals and uniforms
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7
• Career development and progression, coupled with national relocation opportunities
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, novated leasing, discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes