Warehouse Receiving Specialist – Twyford International Uganda | Job Description

Job Overview

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Receive incoming tiles and sanitary ware products according to approved warehouse procedures.
• Verify received products against:
  • Purchase orders
  • Delivery notes
  • Transfer documents
  • Other relevant receiving documentation
• Confirm product details including:
  • Product codes
  • Product descriptions
  • Quantities
  • Product specifications
  • Packaging condition
• Record all received stock accurately and promptly.
• Ensure all received goods are properly accounted for before storage.
• Support smooth warehouse receiving operations.

2. Product Inspection and Quality Checks

• Inspect received tiles for:
  • Visible damage
  • Breakages
  • Chipping
  • Packaging defects
• Inspect sanitary ware products for:
  • Cracks
  • Breakages
  • Defects
  • Visible damages
• Identify and report:
  • Shortages
  • Excess quantities
  • Incorrect products
  • Damaged goods
• Support investigation and resolution of receiving discrepancies.
• Ensure only approved and acceptable products are moved into storage.

3. Documentation and System Updates

• Prepare and process:
  • Goods Received Notes (GRNs)
  • Receiving documents
  • Stock records
• Update inventory and warehouse management systems accurately.
• Ensure all receiving documents are:
  • Properly completed
  • Approved
  • Filed correctly
• Maintain complete records of all received stock.
• Ensure accurate documentation for inventory tracking and audits.

4. Storage and Put-Away Operations

• Coordinate movement of received products to assigned storage locations.
• Ensure tiles are stored safely to minimize:
  • Breakages
  • Damage
  • Product losses
• Ensure sanitary ware products are securely stored to prevent:
  • Cracks
  • Breakages
  • Handling damage
• Ensure all products are:
  • Properly labelled
  • Correctly positioned
  • Stored according to approved warehouse layout
• Support efficient warehouse organization and space utilization.

5. Coordination and Reporting

• Coordinate with:
  • Transporters
  • Warehouse teams
  • Logistics teams
  • Procurement teams
  • Other relevant departments
• Prepare receiving reports as required.
• Report:
  • Receiving challenges
  • Product damages
  • Stock discrepancies
  • Documentation issues
• Support:
  • Stocktaking exercises
  • Inventory reconciliation activities
  • Warehouse audits
• Provide accurate receiving information to management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Certificate in:
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Logistics
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Inventory Management
  • Related field

Professional Experience

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in:
  • Warehouse receiving
  • Inventory control
  • Logistics operations
  • Stock management

• Tiles industry
• Sanitary ware industry
• Building materials
• Manufacturing companies
• Distribution companies
• Warehouse operations

Technical Skills Required

• Basic computer skills.
• Experience using:
  • Inventory management systems
  • Warehouse management systems
  • Stock recording systems

• Prepare receiving documentation.
• Maintain accurate stock records.
• Verify quantities and product details.
• Use warehouse reporting tools.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Good numerical and verification skills
• Excellent record-keeping abilities
• Warehouse operations knowledge
• Inventory control skills
• Strong communication skills
• Coordination abilities
• Organizational skills
• Integrity and accountability
• Ability to safely handle fragile products
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow warehouse procedures

Career Growth Opportunities

• Warehouse Supervision
• Inventory Control
• Logistics Coordination
• Supply Chain Management
• Warehouse Management
• Stock Control
• Distribution Operations
• Manufacturing Logistics

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