Packaging Optimization Architect

takealot.com; Cape Town; Vor Ort; ZAR 700.000 - 1.000.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

takealot.com in Cape Town is seeking a Packaging Optimisation Specialist to drive long-term packaging improvements aligned with growth, cost control and sustainability goals. You will analyse data, set KPIs, and collaborate with procurement, operations and supply chain teams to standardise packaging across warehouses.

This role requires hands-on leadership on the warehouse floor, supplier management, and selection of eco-friendly packaging technologies.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5–7 years' experience in packaging engineering, fulfilment operations, continuous improvement, or supply chain optimisation.
• Proven track record of leading cost-reduction or sustainability programmes with measurable results.
• Strong analytical capability — SQL, Excel/Sheets, and at least one BI tool.
• Experience with lean methodology and process-improvement frameworks (Six Sigma Green/Black Belt a plus).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership.
• Willingness to spend significant time on the warehouse floor.
• Background in digital marketplaces, large-scale retail logistics, or 3PL operations.
• Knowledge of robotic systems and advanced packaging automation.

Aufgaben

• Create a long-term plan (2–3 years) for improving how packaging is used, aligned with growth, cost-saving and environmental goals.
• Benchmark against Amazon, Flipkart, Alibaba, and Jumia to bring best ideas to Takealot.
• Set clear packaging KPIs for the whole company and report progress to senior management.
• Build a system to track parcel sizes, fill rate, material use, damage, and cost per parcel.
• Analyse order and product data to optimise box sizes and reduce wasted space.
• Forecast packaging material needs to prevent stockouts or overstock.
• Study packing stations to speed processes and improve ergonomics.
• Create standard packaging instructions for all warehouses to follow.
• Run structured pilots with plans, success measures, and a decision on rollout.
• Maintain a list of upcoming packaging innovations and report progress quarterly.

Kenntnisse

Packaging optimisation

Data analysis

SQL

Excel/Sheets

BI tools

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder management

On-floor operations

Commercial awareness

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

takealot.com in Cape Town is seeking a Packaging Optimisation Specialist to drive long-term packaging improvements aligned with growth, cost control and sustainability goals. You will analyse data, set KPIs, and collaborate with procurement, operations and supply chain teams to standardise packaging across warehouses.

This role requires hands-on leadership on the warehouse floor, supplier management, and selection of eco-friendly packaging technologies.