DC Inbound Supervisor – Midrand Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited Midrand, Gauteng

DC Inbound Supervisor – Midrand

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

Midrand, Gauteng

Permanent

Closing Date 06 September 2026 Job Details

Division

CJ Distribution

Minimum experience

Entry Level

Company primary industry

Pharmaceuticals

Job functional area

Other

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Distribution Centre in Midrand has an opportunity available for an Inbound Supervisor to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to achieve operational excellence within the Dis-Chem Warehouse by performing a Supervisory functions within the Receiving, Returns, Pack-Away Department, in order to meet both legal and customer requirements.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

Grade 12 / Matric with English and Mathematics

1 Years relevant experience, in a Distribution, Logistics or Supply Chain Environment

Advantageous:

Supply-Chain or Logistics Degree or Diploma

Previous work experience in an Ethical/Pharmaceutical Warehouse

Job Specification…

Ensure that the receiving department adheres to the Accurate verifying, scanning and capturing of physical goods receipts for the warehouse in accordance with company policy and standard operating procedures.

Ensure that the quantities delivered, correspond with the invoice.

Ensure all HU`s are double checked by another clerk, before being released for pack-away.

Assist the receiving manager in preparing and logging warehouse claims on the warehouse claims system.

Despatch all returns that are to be uplifted by a supplier on presentation of a pick-up slip in accordance with company policy and standard operating procedures.

Accept and be accountable for all goods received.

Ensure that all administration is accurate and up to date – example CHEP documents, GRN notes filed.

Claim for all shortages and damages, within the suppliers prescribed time period.

Ensure that all stock is packed away neatly and professionally.

Ensure that all physical controls over the goods receiving area are in place and operating in accordance with company policy and standard operating procedures.

Ensure the receiving areas and storerooms, are in an acceptable an orderly condition.

Manage and control high risk / sensitive stock, temperature sensitive and high value stock.

Take responsibility for your immediate surrounding and prevent any possible losses.

Competencies

Essential:

Good judgement in order to understand the consequential impacts of decisions made

Accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to supervise staff.

Display an understanding of leadership principles, values and lead by example.

Personal initiative.

Accept accountability for own actions.

Customer Service mind-set.

Commitment to teamwork in order to achieve operational goals and targets.

Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.

Time management.

Strong communication skills in English.

Deadline driven.

Special conditions of employment:

South African

MIE, clear criminal and credit

Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

Market related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

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.

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