Management Science Graduate (OPS)

takealot.com; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company in South Africa seeks a Management Science Graduate to join their Cape Town Head Office. This role includes managing inventory, analyzing data trends, and optimizing stock levels. Candidates should have a BCom in Supply Chain or Management Science, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative attitude. The company offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth within their Graduate Program, emphasizing learning and mentorship.

Benefits

Market-related remuneration package

Mentorship program

Access to online learning

Confidential support services

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Must have a Degree / BCom in Supply Chain or Management Science.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel required.
• Ability to understand inventory management concepts and systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory through demand forecasting and tracking.
• Analyze real-time stock levels using analytics tools.
• Work with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory processes.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Strong Attention to Detail

Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel)

Education

Degree / BCom - Supply Chain/Management Science

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

ERP system knowledge

Inventory management software

Job description

Takealot Group, South Africa’s leading online Retail / Delivery organisation, is looking for a highly talented Management Science Graduate to join our team in our Cape Town Head Office. The Graduate Program will be split between all businesses within the Group, namely: takealot.com, TFS and Mr D.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard‑working people with integrity to join us!

Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!

• Scale: Over 2.5 million happy shoppers shop online. Show them what you can do.
• Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. Work alongside industry leaders and upskill yourself in record time.
• Grow: Expand your career in the fast‑growing Takealot Group: takealot.com, TFS and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

Degree / BCom - Supply Chain/Management Science

The skills we need:

• Computer Literacy
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel)

Attributes required:

• Collaborative
• Creative Energy
• Hands onHave an opinion and voice it
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management & Analytics:

• Demand forecasting using historical data and market trends
• Real‑time inventory tracking and stock level monitoring
• Understanding of inventory turnover ratios and KPIs
• Basic data analysis and Excel proficiency
• Familiarity with inventory optimization techniques

Systems & Technology:

• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) understanding
• ERP system navigation and basic functionality
• RFID and barcode scanning systems knowledge
• Basic understanding of eCommerce platforms and integrations
• Comfort with inventory management software
• Analytical & Problem‑Solving
• Critical thinking and root cause analysis
• Process improvement mindset
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to identify trends and patterns in data
• Basic reporting and presentation skills

Soft Skills

Communication & Collaboration

• Clear written and verbal communication
• Cross‑functional teamwork abilities
• Supplier and vendor relationship management
• Customer service orientation
• Conflict resolution skills

Adaptability & Learning

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Flexibility in fast‑paced eCommerce environment
• Resilience under pressure during peak periods
• Continuous improvement mindset

High Level

At the Takealot Group, our Graduate Programme will help you build both technical and soft‑skills to launch your career, learning from the best in the business. The Graduate program will prepare you for a career in a large‑scale and fast‑paced environment.

Every selected graduate gains unique insights into the e‑commerce environment with vast amounts of practical experience from daily exposure to a broad range of skills. The program consists of various technical and soft skill courses where you will receive training on a variety of areas.

You’ll be working with some of the strongest professionals South Africa has to offer who bring experience from a multitude of Great Industries.

How To Sell This Job

The Environment:

• takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer‑centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e‑commerce company in Africa.
• We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
• We are short on ego and high on output.
• We are doers and not only thinkers, it’s all in the execution after all.
• We love what we do and what we are creating.

Let’s talk about life @ Takealot Group

We offer a market‐related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.

No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.

Mentorship Program: We aren’t kidding when we say the people with the best people win. Now’s your chance to be one of the best, by learning from the best.

Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Upskill with free access to courses on MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera and more.

Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds at takealot.com during regular social events and out‑of‑office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).

Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.

Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).

Like what you see?

If you meet the above, you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.