Receiving Supervisor
Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS)
Nairobi, KenyaPosted Posted 3 days ago
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Job description
Job Responsibilities
Coordinate receipt, verification, and accurate system entry of all commercial and donor-funded consignments to ensure timely receipt and inventory accuracy
Supervise receiving and inbound warehouse operations, ensuring efficient coordination of workflows, effective utilization of resources, and compliance with established warehouse procedures
Coordinate the verification and processing of suppliers' invoices to facilitate stock inspection, acceptance, and storage
Coordinate the processing of inbound returns to ensure accurate inventory reconciliation and timely resolution of customer complaints
Maintain accurate records of received goods to ensure inventory integrity, traceability, and accountability
Assess operational workload and recommend temporary staffing requirements for donor-funded and other special projects to support operational needs
Supervise, coach, and develop receiving staff, including coordinating leave schedules to ensure continuous operations and adequate staffing
Ensure implementation and continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), compliance with quality and regulatory requirements
Identify and recommend improvements to receiving processes and warehouse operations to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery
Monitor supplier deliveries and coordinate receiving activities to ensure efficient and timely inbound operations
Verify received goods against purchase orders and delivery documentation, including quantities, batch numbers, expiry dates, and product specifications, to ensure accuracy and compliance
Coordinate the physical and system-based release of received goods for quality inspection in accordance with established warehouse procedures
Coordinate the processing of inbound returns to facilitate inventory reconciliation and the resolution of customer complaints
Maintain accurate receiving records to support inventory integrity, traceability, and accountability
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management/ Business management/ Business Administration/Operations Management/Commerce or related field
Diploma in Pharmacy
Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in a busy Pharmaceutical or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) Warehouse, three (3) of which should be in a supervisory role
Technical competencies:
Knowledge of occupational safety standards and practices.
Data Analysis; MS Office Suite Proficiency; use of ERP system
Behavioural competencies:
Supervisory Skills; Communication skills; Problem solving skills; Analytical skills; high level of integrity; keen to details
Ensure that you provide the following mandatory requirements:
Detailed CV stating your current/last position, current/last salary, expected salary, telephone number and email address
Copy of your National Identity Card
Deadline: 3 November 2026