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Packaging Specialist - Cape TownFull job descriptionListing reference: woolw_001098Listing status: OnlineApply by: 26 February 2025Position summaryIndustry: Wholesale & Retail TradeJob category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply ChainLocation: Cape TownContract: PermanentEE position: NoIntroductionTo ensure the Fashion|Beauty|Home sourcing strategy is supported with the most appropriate sources of packaging in terms of speed to market, plant capacity, capabilities, value and competitiveness. Constantly strive to achieve quality packaging on time and in full at an acceptable cost whilst considering the technical, commercial, legal and environmental aspects of packaging materials. Ensure functional packaging, in line with the development brief which is aligned to the WW brand across all products.Job description Develop a packaging sourcing and supplier strategy that aligns with the group product strategies.To interface with product suppliers, designers, product developers, packaging suppliers and printers in order to drive consumer focused packaging which is innovative and optimizedManage Critical Path and delivery of in packaging in product development cycleDeveloping cost effective, functional packaging on time and in full whilst ensuring optimum quality including supplier audits adherenceBe part of in house artwork creation and approval processAssess and approve all digital and hard copy print proofs, printing, production and technical testing on all packaging to ensure compliance with quality standardsEnsuring all pack labelling regulations and legislation are adhered toEvaluate current range and offer and make suggestions of how packaging can be improved, updated, including waste reduction in line with GBJ & Sustainability guidelines.Constantly communicate with the buyers with regards to progress and issues relating to packaging development and to ensure that new pack designs are technically viableExamine alternative packaging formats to deliver innovation and cost reductions, either in the form of constructional packaging or new technological advancements in materials, ink and, or printing techniquesResolving packaging quality and customer return issues on existing and new products including robust transit trial studiesAttend factory feasibility and capability trials on new product development (NPD) where necessary. Minimum requirements 6 10 years packaging experience.Diploma/degree in packaging technology or related qualificationUnderstanding of the South African Packaging industry.Practical packaging development experience in a retail, packaging manufacturing or FMCG environment and working knowledge of the different printing processes on various substrates from plastic, paper & board, glass and flexible packaging.A working knowledge off varied packaging materials, processes & formatsGood understanding of packaging, printing and manufacturing processesAbility to understand and translate the design requirements into packagingStrong material knowledge and very good technical packaging knowledgeExcellent verbal and written communication skills, and influencing abilityProject Management skillsRisk assessment and management skillsStrong attention to detailInnovative and problem solving abilityQuality and delivery orientation Excellent planning and organizational skillsAbility to work on multiple projects at onceComputer literacy

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