Receiving Manager (Warehouse)

About this role

Marketsquare, a Nigerian grocery retail chain with multiple locations including Lagos, is hiring a Receiving Manager to oversee warehouse operations. The role covers receiving, storage and distribution of goods, ensuring accurate inventory management, efficient space use and adherence to safety procedures. The candidate will work within warehouse procedures to support the organisation's objectives. The position is available in Lagos as part of Marketsquare's expanding warehouse operations.

What you would do

• Schedule and manage the receiving bay, personnel, equipment and delivery windows to reduce congestion and unsafe handling.
• Accept deliveries only against a valid approved PO or authorised exception and verify supplier, SKU, quantity, unit, condition, batch and expiry.
• Perform count and quality checks before acknowledgement.
• Record shortages, overages, substitutions, damages and rejections on delivery documents and in the system.
• Complete or ensure Goods Received Note is completed accurately within SLA, attaching PO, invoice/delivery note and discrepancy evidence.
• Apply food-safety, cold-chain and hygiene controls; quarantine non-conforming goods and notify relevant managers.
• Coordinate put-away or handover to departments with an auditable custody trail.
• Process supplier returns and rejected deliveries; track debit/credit notes with relevant teams.
• Prevent unauthorised access and document alteration; rotate duties where feasible and escalate misconduct.
• Reconcile unposted receipts and open delivery discrepancies daily with Inventory Controller and Branch Accountant.

What they are asking for

• Minimum of B.Sc./HND in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• At least 4 years' experience in similar roles.
• NYSC discharged or exempt/exclusion letter.
• Experience as a Warehouse Manager or in a supervisory warehouse role.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management systems (ERP) and warehouse procedures.
• Understanding of health, safety and security regulations, including handling hazardous materials.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with ability to train and motivate staff.
• Analytical mindset for operational reporting and continuous improvement.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

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