Packaging Optimisation Lead — Data-Driven & Lean Innovation

Takealot Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Takealot Group in Cape Town is seeking a Packaging Optimisation Specialist to lead long-term packaging improvements across the business. You will set KPI-driven goals, build data tracking across parcel sizes, materials, and costs, and benchmark against global e-commerce leaders to reduce waste and cost.

The role requires 5–7 years in packaging or supply chain optimisation, strong SQL/Excel/BI skills, and a hands-on, warehouse-floor mindset to drive practical changes daily.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in SCM/Operations/IE/Packaging or related field.

Responsibilities

• Create 2–3 year plan to improve packaging aligned with growth, cost-saving and environmental goals.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Looker

Tableau

Lean

Six Sigma

Stakeholder mgmt

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Operations/IE/Packaging or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Excel

Job description

Takealot Group in Cape Town is seeking a Packaging Optimisation Specialist to lead long-term packaging improvements across the business. You will set KPI-driven goals, build data tracking across parcel sizes, materials, and costs, and benchmark against global e-commerce leaders to reduce waste and cost.

The role requires 5–7 years in packaging or supply chain optimisation, strong SQL/Excel/BI skills, and a hands-on, warehouse-floor mindset to drive practical changes daily.