Receiving Clerk - Preller Square, Bloemfontein

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Bloemfontein seeks a Receiving Clerk to ensure efficient receiving and packing of store stock in line with SOPs and customer needs.

The role requires Grade 12, computer literacy and strong numerical skills; experience in receiving or FMCG is an advantage, with ability to lift heavy boxes.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric is required.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Sound numerical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately verify, scan and capture goods received for the store in line with policy and SOPs.
• Receive all warehouse goods and invoices following procedures.
• Return unordered or damaged goods and complete credit notes as required.
• Verify deliveries and invoices for total accuracy.
• Ensure goods delivered match invoiced quantities and condition.
• Assist Receiving Manager with warehouse claims.
• Maintain flow of stock receipts and ensure same-day receipting.
• Process supplier returns per SOPs.
• Maintain controls over the receiving area and tidy storerooms.
• Assist in managing high‑risk stock.

Skills

Computer literacy

Numerical skills

Retail hours flexibility

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires a Receiving Clerk for their Preller Square store in Bloemfontein, Free State. You will ensure the efficient and accurate receiving and packing of stock in line with Dis-Chem's SOPs and requirements, and customer needs within the store.

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Computer literate
• Sound numerical skills
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• Previous receiving / retail / FMCG experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately verify, scan and capture physical goods received for the store, in accordance with company policy and standard operating procedures
• Receive all warehouse goods and invoices in accordance with company policy and procedures
• Return all unordered or damaged goods delivered to the store and accurately complete credit notes for non-acceptance in accordance with company policy and SOPs
• Verify and check deliveries and invoices for total accuracy
• Ensure goods delivered are the goods invoiced and captured in terms of quantities, variant and condition
• Assist the Receiving Manager in preparing and logging warehouse claims on the warehouse claims system
• Ensure the flow of stock receipts through receiving is maintained, that deliveries arriving are receipted the same day and sent to the floor
• Process all returns to suppliers in compliance with company SOPs
• Ensure all physical controls over the goods receiving area are in place and operational
• Maintain storerooms are in an acceptable and orderly condition
• Assist in managing and controlling high-risk stock

Competencies:

Essential:

• Knowledge of receiving operating procedures, administration
• Strong command of the English language
• Effective interaction with suppliers, management, reps and staff
• Sound analytical skills
• Time management
• Heavy lifting + 20kg

Advantageous:

• Bilingual
• Operating of the stock rotating system

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes (+ 20kg)
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.