Receiving Operations Lead

Pedros; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Pedros seeks a Receiving Manager to oversee all receiving operations, ensuring accurate intake, inspection, recording and storage of goods. You will lead the receiving team, enforce inventory controls, and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.

In this role you will coordinate with suppliers and transport providers, monitor KPIs, drive process improvements and report on performance. A degree or diploma in supply chain/logistics and 2+ years supervisory experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in warehouse receiving, inventory control, or logistics operations.
• 2+ years' supervisory or management experience.
• FIFO and FEFO understanding.
• WMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all receiving activities for incoming stock, materials, and equipment.
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders, invoices, and delivery notes.
• Ensure accurate counting, inspection, and recording of received goods.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, shortages, damages, and delivery errors.
• Coordinate unloading and movement of goods to designated storage locations.
• Supervise, train, and develop receiving staff.
• Allocate daily workloads and monitor employee performance.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and productivity within the receiving department.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching where required.
• Liaise with suppliers, transport providers, procurement teams, and internal departments.
• Communicate delivery schedules and receiving issues promptly.
• Support operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and submit receiving, inventory, and performance reports.
• Monitor receiving KPIs and recommend process improvements.
• Maintain accurate records for audits and compliance purposes.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Office software

Education

Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or similar

Tools

WMS

Job description

Pedros seeks a Receiving Manager to oversee all receiving operations, ensuring accurate intake, inspection, recording and storage of goods. You will lead the receiving team, enforce inventory controls, and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.

In this role you will coordinate with suppliers and transport providers, monitor KPIs, drive process improvements and report on performance. A degree or diploma in supply chain/logistics and 2+ years supervisory experience are preferred.