Receiving Supervisor

Purpose of the Job: The Receiving Supervisor is responsible for managing all inbound goods processes within a licensed pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution environment. The role ensures the accurate, timely, and compliant receipt of scheduled and non-scheduled medicines, medical devices, and related products in accordance with the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 (as amended), applicable SAHPRA regulations, Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements, and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The incumbent leads and develops the receiving team, maintains temperature-chain integrity during intake, and acts as the primary point of accountability for stock accuracy and regulatory compliance at the point of entry into the warehouse.

Job Objectives

Receiving & Verification: Manage the accurate receipt and verification of all inbound stock in line with purchase orders, batch, and regulatory requirements.

• Compliance & Quality
• Cold Chain Management
• Stock Control
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Qualifications

Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in a warehouse or distribution environment, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or team leader capacity. Experience in a licensed pharmaceutical wholesale or manufacturing/distribution environment - strongly preferred.

• Matric / National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4)
• Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Pharmacy Assistance, or equivalent (NQF Level 5 or above)

Knowledge and Skills

Proficiency in pharmaceutical regulatory requirements, including SAHPRA and GDP.

• Strong attention to detail
• Leadership ability with team management
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis

Experience

Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and data accuracy practices.

• Team leadership and performance management
• Discrepancy resolution and SLA management

Skills

High level of integrity and ethical conduct.

• Communication across stakeholders
• Organizational skills for deadlines