Job Opportunities at Boxer Superstores

Job Advert Summary    

• Boxer Superstores, a leading retail company, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as an Inventory Manager, to be based at our Distribution Center in Polokwane. This position offers an exciting opportunity to oversee the management of stock, monitor warehouse capacity, and effectively lead a team of dedicated staff members. If you have a passion for logistics, stock management, and team leadership, this could be the perfect role for you. The role requires someone with managerial FMCG inventory experience.

Minimum Requirements    

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in warehousing or distribution center operations
• Proficient in working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• A relevant supply chain diploma/degree would be beneficial
• Managerial inventory experience within FMCG is non-negotiable

Desired Qualities:

• Deadline-driven with exceptional time management skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and some management experience

Duties and Responsibilities    
Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure system stock and physical stock is aligned 
• Manage periodic cycle counts and full stock counts within designated time frame 
• Analyse stock movements 
• Ensure replenishment of pick face 
• Monitor continuous pick face let downs 
• Manage stock right offs to a minimum 
• Monitor aging stock 
• Monitor short dated stock 
• Manage warehouse capacity 
• Confirming empty bins status 
• 100% adherence to SOPs

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Job Advert Summary    

• At Boxer Superstores, we are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team at our East London Distribution Centre based in Wilsonia. We offer various roles, including Receiving, Picking, Loading, Cycle Counting, Forklift Operator, Reach Truck Operator, Auditors, and Combiners, with opportunities available throughout the year. Whether you're seeking a new opportunity or looking to grow your career, we provide a supportive environment where you can thrive.

Minimum Requirements    

Education and Experience:

• Grade 12
• 0-2 years of warehouse experience (your role will be determined by your experience).
• Forklift or Reach Truck license (required for Forklift or Reach Truck Driver roles).
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Be available to work day shifts, night shifts, weekends (including Sunday's) and public holidays.

Skills Required:

• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Teamwork
• Deadline-driven
• Basic mathematical skills

Duties and Responsibilities    
Available Roles and Responsibilities:

• General Worker: Ensure all overstocked, damaged, and short-dated stock is returned to the DC timeously.
• Picker: Accurately pick stock for stores according to picking slips.
• Cycle Counter: Track stock quantities in the warehouse.
• Forklift Driver: Load and offload trucks, and move and stack pallets.
• Reach Truck Driver: Operate a reach truck and pack pallets on racks.
• Auditor: Count stock, check for damages, and ensure expiry dates are accurate before dispatching to stores.
• Combiner: Combine stock on pallets and shrink-wrap them before delivery to stores.
   

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Job Advert Summary    

• Are you a hands-on, experienced Demand Planner who leads by example, is passionate about the game, analytical, decisive, attentive and a strategic and commercial thinker looking for an opportunity to join an organisation with an impressive growth strategy? Does working for a fast growing and powerful retail champion that protects, understands, values and cares about the needs of its customers and local communities inspire you?

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management
• 2 - 5 years’ experience (dependent on seniority of the role)
• FMCG demand planning experience advantageous
• Internal stakeholder engagement spanning across Head office buyers, Stores, DCs
• External stakeholder engagement with Suppliers, suppliers KAMS, supplier reps, supplier distribution centers, third party distributors, transporters
• Solid systems knowledge – MS Office Suite, WMS
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of demand forecasting methodologies and tools
• Proficient in inventory management and replenishment strategies

Duties and Responsibilities    
Duties include, but not limited to:

DEMAND PLANNER - GENERIC 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop accurate demand forecasts for various retail product categories
• Monitor and analyse market trends, historical sales data, and customer insights to optimize demand planning processes
• Conduct regular demand reviews with suppliers, KAMs, and other external stakeholders to align demand and supply plans
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely and accurate information exchange
• Coordinate with supplier distribution centres and third-party distributors to ensure efficient inventory management and order fulfilment
• Work closely with transporters to optimize transportation routes and minimize lead times
• Continuously improve demand planning processes by identifying areas for enhancement and implementing best practices
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate demand planning accuracy and identify opportunities for improvement

DEMAND PLANNER - OUTBOUND SPECIFIC

• Promotional lines forecast- Promotional lines sales at stores
• Monitor store stock position -Promotional lines and out of stocks at stores
• Manage new store order fulfillment
• Maintain DC help desk and track queries until resolution
• Collaboration with store managers and regional managers on planning
• Allocation of stock to stores-collaboration with supply chain , buyers, transport , inbound planners to ensure stock in store
• Monitor store replenishment and stock requests
• Check back orders and highlight no/cross picks

DEMAND PLANNER - INBOUND SPECIFIC

• Managing in stock position
• Managing stock levels
• Managing discontinued, suspended and slow moving lines
• Monitoring supplier strike rates as per delivery schedule
• Supplier interactions( returns & uplifts)
• Forecasting demand for peaks and promotions
• Placing of Cycle orders with suppliers
• Ensuring allowances and efficiencies are received
• Highlight stock adjustments ( shrinkage to DC operations)
• Damages vs swell allowance
• Highlight ranging issues to range department

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Job Advert Summary    

• At Boxer Superstores, we are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team at our KZN Distribution Centre based at Lynnfield Park, near Pietermaritzburg. We offer various roles, including Receiving, Picking, Loading, Cycle Counting, Forklift Operator, Reach Truck Operator, Auditors, and Combiners, with opportunities available throughout the year. Whether you're seeking a new opportunity or looking to grow your career, we provide a supportive environment where you can thrive.

Minimum Requirements    

Education and Experience:

• Grade 12
• 0-2 years of warehouse experience (your role will be determined by your experience).
• Forklift or Reach Truck license (required for Forklift or Reach Truck Driver roles).
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Be available to work day shifts, night shifts, weekends (including Sunday's) and public holidays.

Skills Required:

• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Teamwork
• Deadline-driven
• Basic mathematical skills

Duties and Responsibilities    
Available Roles and Responsibilities:

• General Worker: Ensure all overstocked, damaged, and short-dated stock is returned to the DC timeously.
• Picker: Accurately pick stock for stores according to picking slips.
• Cycle Counter: Track stock quantities in the warehouse.
• Forklift Driver: Load and offload trucks, and move and stack pallets.
• Reach Truck Driver: Operate a reach truck and pack pallets on racks.
• Auditor: Count stock, check for damages, and ensure expiry dates are accurate before dispatching to stores.
• Combiner: Combine stock on pallets and shrink-wrap them before delivery to stores.
   

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Job Advert Summary    

• Boxer Superstores is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Admin Supervisor to join our team at the Polokwane Distribution Centre. This role reports directly to the Finance Controller and plays a crucial part in ensuring efficient administrative processes within our distribution operations.

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree or diploma in Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in an administrative role.
• Proficient in working with internal stakeholders, including all distribution centre staff, Head Office, payroll, and management accounts.
• Experience interacting with external stakeholders, including suppliers and staff transport.
• Knowledge of the BOMM System is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various teams.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Analyze and process Goods Received Vouchers (GRVs) accurately.
• Balance GRVs against invoices and address any discrepancies.
• Raise claims for overcharges or short deliveries and prepare reports on all GRVs processed.
• Compile and verify GRV and Inter-Branch Transfer (IBT) reports from the previous day, ensuring all tasks have been completed.
• Ensure that all paperwork reconciles with reports and investigate any discrepancies.
• Resolve discrepancies where possible; escalate unresolved issues to Head Office.
• Request inventory counts to reconcile physical stock against system stock.