Receiving Officer M/F – Industrial Operations

About the role

AGL (Africa Global Logistics), a multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa and part of the MSC Group, is hiring a Receiving Officer for its industrial operations in Kenya. The role coordinates the receipt, inspection, documentation and handover of all cargo arriving at site, ensuring compliance with operational, quality and HSE standards. It is a full-time position on a fixed-term contract.

Key responsibilities

• Cargo receiving and inspection: receive incoming cargo, check delivery documents against the physical shipment, inspect quantity, condition, packaging and labelling, and report shortages, damages or discrepancies to the Site Operations Supervisor and client representatives.
• Vehicle inspection and HSE compliance: check vehicles for site access compliance, load security and lashing quality, confirm driver PPE and site safety compliance, and report unsafe conditions and near misses to the Site Operations Supervisor and QHSE team.
• Offloading coordination: schedule truck arrivals and offloading with clients and warehouse staff, liaise with the Control Tower and Track & Trace Officer, monitor offloading and escalate delays or bottlenecks.
• Reporting and documentation: keep daily records of arrivals, departures and cargo received, prepare daily, weekly and monthly receiving reports, and maintain delivery notes, inspection and discrepancy reports for audits.
• Performance monitoring: track receiving performance and recommend process improvements, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, Warehousing or a related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in cargo receiving, warehousing, logistics or transport operations.
• A certificate in Logistics or Supply Chain Management is an added advantage.
• Experience in oil & gas, industrial logistics or project cargo is an added advantage.