Supply Chain Operations Manager (Import)

Recruiter:

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / HC Recruit

Job Ref:

DBN000218/LB

Date posted:

Friday, January 23, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
DBN000218 - Supply Chain Operations Manager (Import) – Avoca Durban

Purpose of the Job:
To lead and optimise end-to-end warehouse and logistics operations to ensure efficient, accurate, and cost-effective handling of goods from receipt to delivery

Required Qualifications:

Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Operations Management advantageous
Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in supply chain, warehousing, or logistics operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience managing warehouse operations in an import/distribution environment (homewares, consumer goods, or similar).
Demonstrated involvement in system implementation or process automation projects.
Strong understanding of inventory management systems (ERP/WMS).

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Compliance, safety & governance
People Leadership
Logistics & Distribution
Process Optimisation & systems
Warehouse & Inventory Operations

Behavioural Competencies

Strong interpersonal skills
First Class numerical skills
Detail orientated
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent communication skills
Excellent problem-solving, planning, and organisational skills.

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. Should you not receive a response within two weeks of your application, please consider yourself unsuccessful.

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