Receiving Clerk at Holler Trade

Job Description

Control of Client Goods

• Achieve high levels of efficiency through excellence in receiving, identifying, checking and storage of goods. Identify defective, over or incorrectly supplied goods and arrange returns to suppliers.
• Ensure excellent customer service with regardsto the quality of packaging, crating, wrapping and labelling of goods to be shipped.
• Package goods that are marked incorrect or deficient for return to suppliers and fill out any paperwork necessary prior to shipment being picked up or shipped back to the supplier.

Interface with Buyers

• On collection of daily purchase orders from Finance Department, collaborating with Buyers to list expected delivery dates;
• Expedite outstanding purchase orders by checking with buyers and contacting suppliers to ascertain expected delivery date;
• Assume responsibility for returning unsatisfactory shipments or receiving replacements in consultation with the relevant buyers;
• Advise the relevant buyer that their goods have arrived and schedule a time with them in order for the buyer to inspect the goods before shipment to Clients;
• Identify, with the respective buyer, which items will be scheduled for BV inspection, ensure these goods are stored separately and are easily accessible for inspection;
• Check with individual buyers to confirm special packing requirements.

Reporting

• Ensure the daily deliveries and return schedule is updated on a daily basis.
• Report any issues with storage restrictions or packing material shortages to the Warehouse Supervisor timeously.

General

• At all times adhere to the company’s standards of safety in the warehouse.
• Ensure that fellow staff members and casuals assisting are at all times wearing the correct safety / protective clothing.
• Report all safety and accident incidents immediately to the Warehouse Supervisor and/or Warehouse Manager.

Qualifications

• Matric with maths as a subject
• 2+ years’ proven experience as a receiving clerk
• Working knowledge of computer programs for entering data
• Recording abilitiesSolid understanding of Health and Safety regulations
• Good physical condition - ability to lift up to 20kgs at a time unassisted
• Excellent organizational skills
• Great communication and interpersonal abilities