Inbound Receiving Lead — Hands-On, KPI-Driven

Empire Recruitment Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Recruitment Pty Ltd in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Receiving Supervisor to own the inbound receiving function in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The role is hands-on, floor-based, and requires strong grasp of stock movement, receiving controls and discrepancy investigation.

You will lead and develop Receiving Clerks and Operators, supervise daily receiving queues, cycle counts and ensure ERP/WMS transactions and KPI targets are accurate, timely and compliant with safety

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in warehouse receiving, stores or inventory control.
• 1–2 years supervisory experience within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Experience in manufacturing, packaging, FMCG, logistics or distribution advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of receiving procedures, stock control and inventory reconciliation.
• Experience managing GRVs and receiving discrepancies.
• ERP/WMS experience, with good understanding of system-based stock transactions.
• Good Excel and reporting skills.
• Strong understanding of warehouse health and safety requirements.
• Ability to lead a team while remaining hands-on and operationally involved.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily receiving operation, including vehicle arrivals, offloading and receiving priorities.
• Managing and verifying deliveries against purchase orders, delivery notes and system requirements.
• Ensuring accurate quantities, product codes, batch/lot details and supporting documentation.
• Managing the GRV process and ensuring receiving procedures are followed correctly.
• Identifying and resolving shortages, over-deliveries, damages and incorrect stock.
• Ensuring all receipts are accurately captured on the ERP/WMS system.
• Maintaining inventory accuracy from receipt through to put-away.
• Coordinating with Procurement, Planning, Production, Quality and Warehouse teams regarding incoming stock and discrepancies.
• Managing receiving queues, staging areas and turnaround times.
• Overseeing the sheet board and WIP area, ensuring accuracy and proper control.
• Coordinating cycle counts, stock takes and variance investigations.
• Ensuring stock is correctly identified, segregated and moved to the appropriate storage locations.
• Maintaining a safe, organised and efficient receiving environment.
• Leading and developing Receiving Clerks, Forklift Operators and Warehouse Assistants.
• Allocating daily responsibilities, monitoring performance and addressing operational issues.
• Conducting toolbox talks and ensuring adherence to health and safety requirements.
• Monitoring receiving KPIs and identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, productivity and turnaround times.
• Taking responsibility for the pallet area, including pallet stock levels, the pallet controller, repair yard and monthly reporting on pallet purchases and repairs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

ERP/WMS experience

Excel and reporting

Stock control

Inventory reconciliation

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

ERP system

WMS system

Job description

Empire Recruitment Pty Ltd in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Receiving Supervisor to own the inbound receiving function in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The role is hands-on, floor-based, and requires strong grasp of stock movement, receiving controls and discrepancy investigation.

You will lead and develop Receiving Clerks and Operators, supervise daily receiving queues, cycle counts and ensure ERP/WMS transactions and KPI targets are accurate, timely and compliant with safety