Head of Department (HOD) - Imports, Confined Labels, and Project Analytics at Boxer Superstores

Minimum Requirements    

Qualifications and Experience:

• Imports, product development and food technology experience is mandatory, relevant qualifications would be beneficial
• Strong financial and analytical acumen is mandatory
• 3 – 5 years management experience in leading a team
• MAC experience is advantageous
• Must be advanced in MS Excel and PowerBi is advantageous
• Strong understanding in imports and food legislations is non-negotiable

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Direct Imports – Manage the team who are responsible for:
• Execute direct imports projects, validating Ship Shape system/SARS/Transnet processes pre-implementation.
• Collaborate with Legal to draft and validate import agreements.
• Monitor, check, and approve consignment insurance.
• Validate and process payments for import permits, quotas, and courier services
• Handle and resolve import claims with relevant providers.
• Lead PNP information requests and cost-saving initiatives for imports, as well as spearhead SARS and internal audits.

Confined Label - Manage the team who are responsible for:

• Develop innovative category strategies and products annually to drive growth.
• Monitor and approve confined label final artwork, ensuring compliance.
• Validate high-level performance reporting for confined labels.
• Take charge of PNP information requests and risk assessment updates for the store and services division.
• Lead internal audits, providing feedback and updates to enhance operational efficiency.

Analytics - Manage the team who are responsible for:

• Oversee the progress of allocated IT projects and manage relevant analytical initiatives.
• Validate high-level performance reporting and ensure consistency in decision-making procedures.
• Lead annual updates of policies and procedures, spearhead succession planning efforts, and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented plans.