Receiving & Inbound Logistics Manager

Faro; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Receiving & Inbound Logistics Manager. This role involves coordinating inbound deliveries, managing receiving operations, and optimizing warehouse processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics, excellent organizational skills, and experience in scaling warehouse operations. Join us to build scalable inbound processes and grow within a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to domestic and international logistics

Fast-moving entrepreneurial environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in inbound logistics, warehouse receiving, or import coordination.
• Experience in scaling a distribution center or warehouse environment.
• Strong knowledge of inbound logistics processes, documentation, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate inbound deliveries.
• Oversee the receiving function to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Design and implement a slotting strategy for incoming inventory.
• Assist with customs documentation and freight tracking.

Skills

Inbound logistics knowledge

Warehouse operations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customs clearance knowledge

Tools

Inventory visibility tools

Job description

Job Description

Receiving & Inbound Logistics Manager

Location : Cape Town, South Africa

Reporting to : Head of Supply Chain

Employment Type : Full-Time

Applicants must send their applications to

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and organized Receiving & Inbound Logistics Manager to take ownership of all inbound logistics operations at our Distribution Center.

This includes coordinating incoming deliveries of both inventory and non-inventory items, supporting imports, and building a robust receiving and slotting process that can scale with our business.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in inbound supply chain and warehouse operations, who is confident in working cross-functionally and building efficient, trackable processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Inbound Coordination:
  • Schedule and coordinate all inbound deliveries, including local suppliers, bulk transfers, and imports
  • Ensure accurate documentation is prepared and received for all inbound stock (packing lists, invoices, customs docs)
  • Act as the central point of contact for all inbound logistics queries, delays, and supplier updates
  • Track all inbound shipments from dispatch to receipt, ensuring timely arrivals and status updates
• Receiving Operations:
  • Oversee the receiving function at the DC to ensure timely, accurate, and damage‑free receipt of goods
  • Design and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for receiving inventory and non‑inventory items
  • Collaborate with the Inventory Manager to hand over accurately received and checked goods for putaway
  • Ensure all cartons and pallets are scanned, labeled, and accounted for at the point of receipt
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives in the receiving workflow to reduce bottlenecks and errors
• Slotting and Storage Optimisation:
  • Design and implement a slotting strategy to assign optimal storage locations for incoming inventory
  • Develop a zoning and layout plan that accommodates growth in SKUs and volume
  • Maintain a live slotting map to ensure bin-level visibility and space utilization
  • Monitor slotting performance and make adjustments based on volume, velocity, and product type
• Imports & Cross‑border Coordination:
  • Assist with import shipments including customs documentation, freight tracking, and delivery coordination
  • Liaise with import agents, freight forwarders, and customs clearing partners
  • Ensure all imports are fully compliant with SARS and customs requirements
  • Maintain visibility of international lead times and inbound shipment schedules

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in inbound logistics, warehouse receiving, or import coordination
• Experience working in or scaling a distribution center or warehouse environment
• Strong knowledge of inbound logistics processes, documentation, and compliance
• Familiarity with slotting, inventory visibility tools, and warehouse layout planning
• Working knowledge of customs clearance and freight forwarding processes
• Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills
• Proven ability to design and implement processes in a fast‑growing environment
• Advantageous : Experience with fashion or general merchandise supply chains

What We Offer

• The opportunity to build scalable inbound processes from the ground up
• Exposure to both domestic and international logistics
• A fast‑moving, entrepreneurial environment with significant operational impact
• Career growth opportunities as the business expands nationally