Receiving Operations Lead: Inventory & Logistics

Pedros Chicken; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Pedros Chicken is seeking a Receiving Manager to oversee all receiving operations, ensuring accurate receiving, inspection, and recording of goods. You will lead the receiving team, coordinate unloading, and maintain compliance with inventory controls and safety standards.

The role requires FIFO/FEFO understanding, 3–5 years in related roles, and a minimum 2 years of supervisory experience. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric and degree/diploma in SCM, Logistics or equivalent.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in warehouse receiving, inventory control or logistics operations.
• At least 2 years’ supervisory or management experience.
• Understanding of FIFO and FEFO procedures.
• WMS experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all receiving activities for stock, materials and equipment.
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders, invoices and delivery notes.
• Ensure accurate counting, inspection and recording of received goods.
• Investigate discrepancies, shortages, damages and delivery errors.
• Coordinate unloading and movement of goods to storage locations.
• Supervise, train and develop receiving staff.
• Allocate daily workloads and monitor performance.
• Promote teamwork, accountability and productivity in the receiving department.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching.
• Liaise with suppliers, transport, procurement and internal teams.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

MS Office

Inventory control

Education

Matric

Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or similar

Tools

WMS

Inventory management software

Job description

Pedros Chicken is seeking a Receiving Manager to oversee all receiving operations, ensuring accurate receiving, inspection, and recording of goods. You will lead the receiving team, coordinate unloading, and maintain compliance with inventory controls and safety standards.

The role requires FIFO/FEFO understanding, 3–5 years in related roles, and a minimum 2 years of supervisory experience. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.