Warehouse Manager at Boxer Superstores

Job Advert Summary    

• Boxer Superstores Distribution Centre in Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal, is looking for a Warehouse Manager who will be responsible for supervising all facets of warehouse operations. This role demands a committed leader who can ensure timely and accurate distribution of stock while maintaining excellent customer service standards and managing costs effectively.

Minimum Requirements    

• A 3-year Supply Chain degree.
• Accounting diploma would be an added advantage.
• 7 years of experience in a warehouse/logistics environment, with a minimum of 5 years managing a medium-sized warehouse as a Warehouse Manager.
• Proven ability to manage a large team of staff.
• Proficiency in reading, understanding, and influencing a Profit and Loss (PnL) statement.
• Expertise in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) with RF scanning.
• 5 years of continuous improvement experience.
• Ability to operate in a pressurized environment and demonstrate strong operational skills.
• Strong Excel skills.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Contain costs within budget and ensure financial controls are monitored.
• Validate and process invoices and purchase orders timely.
• Manage and maintain Live PnL and generate weekly PnL and KPI reports.
• Oversee month-end processing and close-out.
• Collaborate with HOD Logistics to manage controllable expenses and work on transport and WMS expenses with HOD Logistics.
• Ensure the distribution centre has an optimal layout for stock flow.
• Partner with HOD Warehouse/Logistics and Transport Planning Manager to ensure WMS functionality and service delivery.
• Check and sign off service and maintenance schedules, review incident reports and take appropriate action, assess maintenance costs and implement necessary actions.
• Manage daily emails and help desk reviews, ensure effective communication with stores and Head Office, and conduct morning and afternoon meetings.
• Continuously review and manage floor operations, identify and address issues promptly, and conduct daily and weekly KPI review meetings.
• Review and maintain existing policies, procedures, and standards.
• Work with HOD Warehouse/Logistics to manage the Chep process and ensure accurate in-and-out pallet tracking and reconciliation.
• Sign off guard schedules and review security costs, maintain and assess camera and security equipment.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate staff, and implement succession planning.
• Manage theft, damages, wastage, and errors in receiving and dispatch.
• Ensure audits are conducted and signed off daily by the facility manager, and perform periodic checks on racking, transport areas, machinery, and loading/receiving areas.
• Oversee daily distribution centre operations, supervise all DC managers and supervisors, conduct daily meetings with department managers and supervisors to review KPI targets and set daily plans, and perform weekly consolidated reviews of all areas

Deadline:11th January,2026