Company: Boxer Retail Limited
Location: Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract Type: Permanent
Division: Supply Chain
Department: Distribution Centre
Experience Level: Mid-Senior / Management
Functional Area: Warehouse & Distribution Management
Closing Date: 09 October 2025
About Boxer Retail Limited
Boxer Superstores is one of South Africa’s leading retail chains, providing quality groceries and household essentials to communities nationwide. With a strong focus on efficient supply chain operations and customer satisfaction, Boxer ensures seamless distribution from its warehouses to retail outlets. Joining Boxer means being part of a team committed to operational excellence, growth, and innovation across the FMCG sector.
Role Overview
The Warehouse Manager will lead and oversee all aspects of the Tongaat Distribution Centre (DC). This includes managing warehouse operations, optimizing processes, achieving KPIs, and ensuring efficient inventory management. The role is ideal for a proactive, results-driven professional with strong leadership skills and extensive experience in warehouse and supply chain management.
Key Responsibilities
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Ensure optimal DC layout and streamline warehouse operations to reduce transport costs and increase efficiency.
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Oversee the Warehouse Management System (WMS) for accurate inventory control.
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Manage inbound, put-away, replenishment, picking, and dispatch processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
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Maintain and manage warehouse equipment to ensure operational reliability.
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Monitor, report, and achieve KPI targets to drive performance.
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Enforce policies and procedures to maintain consistent best practices across all warehouse operations.
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Uphold health and safety standards to ensure a safe working environment.
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Supervise warehouse security operations to protect assets and minimize risks.
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Lead, motivate, and manage warehouse staff to ensure high productivity and a positive team environment.
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Monitor shrinkage and inventory discrepancies, implementing corrective actions to minimize losses.
Minimum Requirements
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Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in warehouse management or distribution centre leadership.
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Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Proven ability to lead teams, manage operations, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
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Knowledge of FMCG supply chain practices and warehouse best practices.
Skills and Competencies
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Warehouse operations management and DC optimization.
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Inventory control, shrinkage prevention, and KPI achievement.
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Staff leadership, motivation, and performance management.
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Health, safety, and security compliance.
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Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and process improvement.
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Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
Special Conditions of Employment
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Permanent full-time position based at Boxer Distribution Centre – Tongaat, KZN.
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Responsible for day-to-day management of DC operations.
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Regular interaction with multiple teams to achieve operational excellence.
Why Join Boxer Superstores
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Lead a key distribution centre in a leading South African retail brand.
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Influence warehouse operations and supply chain efficiency.
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Develop your leadership and operational management skills in a dynamic FMCG environment.
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Work in a collaborative and professional team committed to growth and performance excellence.
How to Apply
Apply directly via the Boxer Careers portal:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear back within four weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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