Receiving Clerk - Kimberley

Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Receiving Clerk for our Diamond Pavilion Store in Kimberley, Northern Cape.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and accurate receiving, verification and packing of stock, in line with Dis-Chem’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), company requirements and customer needs.

Minimum Requirements

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Computer literate
• Sound numerical skills
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• Previous receiving, retail or FMCG experience

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately verify, scan and capture physical goods received for the store, in accordance with company policies and standard operating procedures.
• Receive all warehouse goods and invoices in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Return all unordered or damaged goods delivered to the store and accurately complete credit notes for non-acceptance, in accordance with company policies and SOPs.
• Verify and check deliveries and invoices for total accuracy.
• Ensure goods delivered correspond with the goods invoiced and captured in terms of quantity, variant and condition.
• Assist the Receiving Manager in preparing and logging warehouse claims on the warehouse claims system.
• Ensure the flow of stock receipts through the receiving area is maintained, with deliveries receipted on the same day and sent to the sales floor.
• Process all returns to suppliers in compliance with company SOPs.
• Ensure all physical controls over the goods receiving area are in place and operational.
• Maintain storerooms in an acceptable, clean and orderly condition.
• Assist in managing and controlling high-risk stock.

Competencies

Essential:

• Knowledge of receiving operating procedures and administration.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Effective interaction with suppliers, management, representatives and staff.
• Sound analytical skills.
• Good time-management skills.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting of 20kg+.

Advantageous:

• Bilingual.
• Experience operating a stock rotation system.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Willing and able to work retail hours.
• Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes (20kg+).
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store.
• South African citizen.
• Clear credit and criminal records.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Market-related salary.
• Medical aid.
• Provident fund.
• Staff account.

Important Information

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process, aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.