Receiving Manager – Paarl Mall, Western Cape
📍 Location: Paarl Mall, Western Cape
💰 Salary: Market-Related
📅 Closing Date: 04 April 2025
📌 Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
🔹 Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
🔹 Industry: Retail
Job Description:
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for a Receiving Manager to oversee the accurate receiving, verification, and processing of incoming goods at their Paarl Mall store. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth stock flow, prevent discrepancies, and manage supplier returns while upholding company policies and SOPs.
Minimum Requirements:
✔ Grade 12 / Matric
✔ Minimum of 3 years’ retail receiving experience
✔ Computer literate (MS Office)
✔ Willing and able to work retail hours
🔹 Advantageous:
✅ 2+ years of staff supervision/management (minimum team of 6 people)
✅ SAP knowledge & experience
Key Responsibilities:
1. Goods Receiving & Verification
- Ensure accurate verification, scanning, and capturing of all incoming goods.
- Oversee the receiving of warehouse deliveries and invoices.
- Prevent and return unordered or damaged goods to suppliers, completing credit notes.
- Verify deliveries against invoices for quantity, variant, and condition consistency.
- Ensure that deliveries are intended for the correct store and match delivery documentation.
2. Supplier & Returns Management
- Process supplier returns according to company policies and ensure timely pickups.
- Maintain warehouse claims system and ensure all returns are properly logged.
- Oversee and manage return policies, including credit notes and vendor return lists.
- Minimize supplier return balances through follow-ups with supplier representatives.
3. Stock Control & Processing
- Ensure accurate capturing of purchase orders on SAP.
- Process all invoices received from warehouses, ensuring proper documentation and filing.
- Oversee invoice verification and compliance with financial procedures (MIRA capturing, VAT, GP, mark-up, etc.).
- Ensure same-day receipting and efficient stock movement to the trading floor.
4. Security & Compliance
- Ensure physical controls over goods receiving are strictly followed.
- Prevent unauthorized access to the store via the receiving area.
- Manage and control high-risk stock items.
- Support store managers in maintaining organized storerooms.
5. Staff Supervision & Development
- Train, mentor, and manage Receiving Clerks and Store Men.
- Ensure correct staff scheduling for smooth operations.
- Conduct performance management, staff development, and training initiatives.
Competencies & Skills Required:
✔ Knowledge of receiving procedures & stock administration
✔ Strong English communication skills (written & verbal)
✔ Basic financial skills (GP, VAT, mark-up calculations, etc.)
✔ Supplier & staff interaction skills
✔ Strong analytical & problem-solving abilities
✔ Time management & ability to meet deadlines
🔹 Advantageous:
✅ Stock rotation system experience
✅ Basic accounting knowledge
✅ Leadership skills
✅ Bilingual (English & Afrikaans preferred)
Special Conditions of Employment:
📌 Willing to work retail hours
📌 Physically fit – able to lift/move heavy boxes (20kg+)
📌 Valid driver’s license & own reliable transport
📌 South African citizen
📌 Clear credit & criminal record
Remuneration & Benefits:
💰 Market-related salary
🏥 Medical Aid
💼 Provident Fund
🛍️ Staff Account Benefits
📢 How to Apply:
If you meet the qualifications, submit your application before 04 April 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
⚠ Important Notice:
If you do not receive feedback within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
📌 Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from People with Disabilities and promote Employment Equity & Transformation.
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