Receiving Supervisor

Empire Recruitment Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Recruitment Ltd is seeking an operationally strong Receiving Supervisor in Gauteng to lead daily inbound activities. You will oversee vehicle arrivals, verify deliveries, manage GRV processes, and maintain accurate stock and documentation.

The role requires 3+ years in warehouse receiving with supervisory exposure, plus proficiency in ERP/WMS systems and Excel reporting. A forklift licence and related training are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in warehouse receiving, stores or inventory control.
• 1–2 years' supervisory experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Experience in manufacturing, packaging, FMCG, logistics or distribution would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily receiving operations including vehicle arrivals, offloading and priority setting.
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders, delivery notes and system requirements.
• Maintain accurate quantities, product codes, batch/lot details and documentation.
• Manage the GRV process and ensure receiving procedures are followed.
• Identify and resolve shortages, over-deliveries, damages and incorrect stock.
• Capture all receipts on the ERP/WMS system and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Planning, Production, Quality and Warehouse teams.
• Lead and develop Receiving Clerks, Forklift Operators and Warehouse Assistants.
• Conduct toolbox talks and enforce health and safety requirements.

Skills

Warehouse receiving

Supervisory experience

ERP/WMS

Stock control

Excel reporting

Health & safety

Team leadership

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

ERP/WMS system

Excel

Job description

What you’ll be responsible for

• Supervising 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.

What we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who is operationally strong, detail-oriented and comfortable taking ownership.

You should have:

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• At least 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 would be 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.
• The ability to lead a team while remaining hands‑on and operationally involved.

A forklift licence, logistics/warehouse qualification or supervisory training would be advantageous.

The type of person who will succeed

You are organised, accountable and highly attentive to detail. You don't simply accept that the numbers are correct — you check, investigate and resolve.

You can manage pressure, communicate effectively across departments and keep the receiving operation moving without compromising stock accuracy or safety.

If you're ready to take ownership of a receiving function and make a measurable impact on warehouse performance, we'd like to hear from you.