Sundry Markets Limited - Marketsquare is Nigeria’s emerging grocery retail chain - a place where Nigerians can go to find their trusted brands of groceries at the best prices. Marketsquare was conceived from a burning sensation to create a modern and relevant retail shopping experience for Nigerians and a more convenient way for people to get their everyday needs.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Receiving Manager (Warehouse)
Locations: Abuja, Lagos, Owerri - Imo, Benin - Edo, Onitsha & Awka - Anambra, Asaba - Delta, Warri - Delta, Akure - Ondo and Mowe - Ogun
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a Receiving Manager to oversee our warehouse operations in various locations.
The Receiving Manager will be responsible for the efficient receiving, storage, and distribution of goods.
The Receiving Manager will ensure accurate inventory management, optimal space utilization, and strict adherence to safety protocols - all in line with warehouse operating procedures to attain organizational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Schedule and manage the receiving bay, people, equipment and delivery windows to reduce congestion, detention and unsafe handling.
Accept deliveries only against a valid approved PO or authorized exception; independently verify supplier, SKU, quantity, unit, condition, batch, expiry and agreed acceptance standards.
Ensure count and quality checks are performed before acknowledgement. Record shortages, overages, substitutions, damages and rejections on the delivery documents and in the system.
Complete or cause the Goods Received Note to be completed accurately within the agreed SLA, attaching PO, invoice/delivery note and discrepancy evidence.
Apply food-safety, cold-chain and hygiene controls; quarantine non-conforming goods and notify Food Safety/Compliance and relevant managers immediately.
Coordinate prompt put-away or handover to departments, maintaining custody and a clear audit trail from gate to storage/sales floor.
Process supplier returns and rejected deliveries promptly; track debit-note/credit-note documentation with the Branch Accountant and Sourcing/Category teams.
Prevent unauthorized access, collusion, duplicate receiving and retrospective document alteration; rotate duties where feasible and escalate suspected misconduct.
Reconcile unposted receipts and open delivery discrepancies daily with the Inventory Controller and Branch Accountant.
Maintain receiving-bay housekeeping, equipment readiness, HSE compliance and complete records for audit.
Qualifications & Skills
Minimum of B.Sc./ HND in Supply Chain Management or related
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in similar roles
Must have NYSC Discharged/Exemption or Exclusion letter
Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager or in a similar supervisory role within a warehouse environment.
Strong knowledge of inventory management systems (ERP) and warehouse procedures.
Excellent understanding of health, safety, and security regulations, including handling hazardous materials.
Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to train and motivate staff.
Analytical mindset with the ability to generate and interpret operational reports.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.