Receiving Supervisor

Receiving Supervisor

Full-Time | Onsite — Horn Lake, MS

If you love leading people, solving problems before they become bigger ones, and keeping a warehouse running at its best, this role is for you.

Overview

At Nile Fulfillment, accuracy on the receiving dock sets the tone for everything downstream, from inventory integrity to client trust to on-time fulfillment. We're looking for a Receiving Supervisor who can lead a team of inventory control and receiving associates, tighten up inbound processes, and keep inventory accuracy sharp across every account we manage.

Why Nile Commerce?

At Nile Fulfillment, we keep freight moving and inventory accurate for the brands who trust us with their operations. Our receiving and inventory control team is the first line of defense for accuracy, from the dock door to the shelf.

Our culture is built on three core values: Launch into the Deep: pursue excellence relentlessly; Go One More Mile: stay disciplined, keep commitments, and push through setbacks; and Give More Than You Receive: build lasting relationships through humility, gratitude, and generosity.

Nile Fulfillment offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all inventory control operations, including cycle counts, physical inventories, variance investigations, and WMS record maintenance across all client accounts
• Manage daily receiving operations, ensuring inbound freight is processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with client and carrier requirements
• Oversee verification, documentation, and WMS processing of inbound purchase orders, ASNs, and transfer receipts to maintain inventory accuracy from point of receipt
• Coordinate with carriers and client logistics teams to schedule inbound deliveries and resolve discrepancies, short shipments, overages, and damaged freight
• Monitor inbound dock scheduling to minimize trailer dwell time and maintain an organized, safe receiving environment
• Ensure receiving documentation, including packing lists and receiving reports, is accurately completed, filed, and audit ready
• Lead, develop, and manage a team of inventory control and receiving associates, including performance expectations, coaching, and evaluations
• Establish and enforce inventory control policies, procedures, and SOPs to ensure consistency and compliance with client and company standards
• Analyze inventory data and variance trends to identify root causes of shrinkage, mislocations, and system discrepancies, and implement corrective action plans
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client communications on stock accuracy, adjustments, holds, and audit results
• Partner with operations and IT teams to ensure WMS configurations, item setups, and transaction processes support inventory integrity
• Plan and execute annual physical inventory counts, coordinating staffing, scheduling, system freezes, and client reporting
• Monitor and report on key performance metrics including inventory accuracy, adjustment frequency, shrinkage, cycle count completion, receiving accuracy, and dock to stock cycle times
• Oversee the handling of damaged, expired, quarantined, and returned products, ensuring proper disposition per client contracts and company policy
• Drive continuous improvement in slotting, labeling, location accuracy, and inventory workflow efficiency
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, client specific handling requirements, and company housekeeping standards
• Perform other supervisory, operational, and administrative duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of inventory control and/or receiving experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role within a distribution center environment
• In-depth knowledge of inventory control principles, cycle counting methodologies, inbound receiving operations, and warehouse management best practices
• Advanced proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret inventory data and develop data driven solutions
• Proven leadership experience managing, developing, and holding a team accountable in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with associates, operations leadership, and clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Forklift certification required, or ability to obtain certification upon hire
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with WMS configuration, reporting, troubleshooting, and EDI/ASN processing 
• Experience with inventory reporting tools 
• Bilingual skills 

Work Environment 

• Warehouse and dock setting with varying temperatures depending on product type and client requirements; occasional exposure to outdoor conditions during trailer unloading 
• Combination of office-based responsibilities and active warehouse floor presence; use of computers, RF scanners, and material handling equipment 
• Schedule may include overtime, weekend shifts, or adjusted hours during peak seasonal periods, physical inventory events, or critical client deadlines 
• Multi-client facility; strict adherence to client specific inventory, receiving, security, and operational protocols is required at all times 

Apply today and help keep our warehouses running at their best!