Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is inviting applications for a Receiving Clerk position at its Thatchfield Store in Centurion, Gauteng.

The successful candidate will ensure the efficient and accurate receiving, checking, scanning, capturing, and packing of stock according to Dis-Chem’s standard operating procedures and store requirements.

This role is suitable for candidates who are organised, numerically strong, computer literate, physically fit, and able to work in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately verify, scan, and capture physical goods received for the store.
• Receive warehouse goods and invoices according to company policies and procedures.
• Return unordered or damaged goods delivered to the store.
• Complete credit notes for non-accepted goods according to company procedures.
• Verify and check deliveries and invoices for accuracy.
• Ensure goods delivered match the invoiced goods in quantity, variant, and condition.
• Assist the Receiving Manager with warehouse claims.
• Prepare and log warehouse claims on the warehouse claims system.
• Ensure stock receipts flow smoothly through the receiving area.
• Ensure deliveries are receipted on the same day and sent to the sales floor.
• Process supplier returns according to company procedures.
• Ensure physical controls over the goods receiving area are in place and operational.
• Maintain storerooms in an acceptable and orderly condition.
• Assist with managing and controlling high-risk stock.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Computer literate.
• Sound numerical skills.
• Willing and able to work retail hours.
• Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes of 20kg or more.
• Reliable transport or residence close to the store.
• South African citizen.
• Clear credit record.
• Clear criminal record.

Advantageous

• Previous receiving experience.
• Previous retail experience.
• Previous FMCG experience.
• Bilingual ability.
• Knowledge of stock rotation systems.

Competencies

• Knowledge of receiving operating procedures.
• Administration skills.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Ability to interact effectively with suppliers, management, representatives, and staff.
• Sound analytical skills.
• Time management.
• Physical ability to perform heavy lifting.

Skills

• Stock receiving
• Stock control
• Invoice checking
• Data capturing
• Computer literacy
• Numerical skills
• Attention to detail
• Administration
• Supplier interaction
• Time management
• Stock rotation
• Warehouse claims support
• Returns processing
• Retail operations
• Physical fitness