Available Jobs at Boxer Superstores

Job Advert Summary    

• Boxer Superstores is seeking a Location Planning Manager to join our team at the East London Distribution Centre. This critical role will be responsible for managing the flow of stock from suppliers into our DC and stores, ensuring stock availability standards are met and optimised. You’ll be working closely with suppliers, internal teams, and leading the Location Planners team to ensure stock levels are aligned with operational needs, and all key performance indicators (KPIs) are achieved.

Minimum Requirements    

• Education: Degree in Supply Chain Management, or a related field (Postgraduate studies are a plus).
• Experience: 5+ years in supply chain management, preferably within the FMCG or retail sector.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of DC operations, Bomm systems, ERP, and demand planning systems. Advanced Excel and BI reporting skills are essential.
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills with experience managing a team, and strong communication and negotiation abilities to drive results.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Stock Management: Oversee stock availability across the DC and linked stores by managing out-of-stocks, low stocks, and overstocks.
• Issue Resolution: Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to identify and resolve stock-related issues.
• Stock Optimisation: Manage discontinued, suspended, and slow-moving lines to ensure effective stock flow and minimise waste.
• Supplier Coordination: Monitor supplier and store strike rates, and oversee supplier returns and uplifts.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage the Location Planners team, ensuring KPIs are consistently met and operational goals are achieved.
• Promotions & Readiness: Ensure promotional stock is available and monitor the readiness of stock for stores and DC operations.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Generate reports, analyze stock trends, and support decision-making with insights that drive continuous improvement in stock management.
   

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Job Advert Summary    

• Boxer Superstores is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to join our team in Westville, Durban KZN. Reporting to the Head of Risk, you’ll play a key role in developing, implementing, and managing a proactive risk culture that aligns with the Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committee’s strategic vision. This position requires a strong understanding of enterprise risk management within the retail environment.

Minimum Requirements    

Minimum Criteria

• Education: Relevant Degree/National Diploma in Risk Management.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in risk management.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Risk & Control fundamentals.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Familiarity with Boxer’s rules and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience in FMCG retail are highly beneficial.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Risk Management Framework
• Regularly maintain and update the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework in alignment with legal requirements, best practices, and guidance from the Boxer Risk Committee.
• Risk and Control Identification
• Engage with management on identifying risk and control measures, including emerging risks.
• Gather and analyze information on internal and external risks, propose solutions, and assist in designing risk management controls and systems.
• Risk Registers and Action Plans
• Maintain updated risk registers and follow up on action plan implementations, ensuring comprehensive risk mitigation measures are in place.
• Risk Reporting and Presentation Preparation
• Prepare risk-related content for reports, presentations, and meetings, meeting all deadlines and ensuring accuracy.
• Risk Awareness Programs
• Develop and lead risk awareness initiatives, including Control Self-Assessments (CSA), by designing and delivering sessions to educate the business on risk management.
• Project Risk Management
• Support various projects by identifying risks, attending project meetings, and assisting project managers in implementing controls.
• Business Continuity Plans
• Develop, update, and implement Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), ensuring they remain current with business changes and running awareness sessions for staff.
• Combined Assurance Framework
• Maintain and update the Combined Assurance Framework, working with Internal Audit to prioritize high-impact areas requiring review or assurance.