Expleo Group

Supply Chain – Packaging Program Lead

Expleo Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Pune • India

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Ensure the availability of Packaging by meeting the Build planning requirements, Cost, Quality, Safety & Ergonomics.
  • Adherence with Program Milestone; Responsible for the Planning of Budget and Pack Cost KPI (CAPEX & Amortization)
  • Create the Master plan for Packaging Development Activity with respect Program milestone and Achieve required deliverables as per Program guidelines.
  • Estimate the Packaging Details like Size, Design & SNP to calculate CAPEX and Amortization Cost for program.
  • Study and develop the Best optimized packaging Design with respect to India region by considering various options like One way, Returnable, Rented….. Eventually choose the best optimized and cost-effective pack for implement.
  • Drive efficiency in Packaging through Density improvement & Value Engineering; Implementation of DFL (Design For Logistics) ideas
  • Should possess capability of Packaging Development for Domestic, Export or Import, SKD/DKD.
  • Complete Digital study for all parts and Finalise Concept, Packaging Dimension, SNP, Orientation & Design confirmation in PLM for part - RT/RAL ratings by SCM.
  • Pack Proposal from Suppliers, validate different Proposals and Finalise Efficient Concept with Optimized Cost.
  • Based the finalised Concept, estimate Loop Size & Budget (Capex/Opex) and Finalize Pack Design - Work with Pur for negotiation with suppliers and Release PO.
  • Manage Digital Validation with all stakeholders (Alignment on Proof of Concept)
  • Develop Proto Packaging and co-ordinate with all stakeholders for Validation through Trials (Manf, IQ, VPE, CPL, Logistics & Supplier) and Complete signoff by CFT.
  • Visit Suppliers to ensure on-time Pack Readiness/Supportability for Pre-builds/Programs milestones.
  • Ensure Pre-builds are supported with Proto Pack, Ensure Static/Dynamic Validations are conducted and final signoff from Suppliers.
  • Ensure PO release for Mass Production specific to Capex investments.
  • Develop a Plan by working with suppliers for Mass Production of Packaging; Monitor and Report progress (as per Procurement Strategy aligned during industrialization phase), Resolve/track open concerns on Pack.
  • Ensure the packaging availability with supplier as per the IAP Logistic Book Standard (7 check points).
  • After completion of procurement, request supplier to raise the invoice for payment process as well Asset Capitalization process.
  • Create/Maintain Pack Master Data and Lessons Learnt for 100% of parts and support Transfer of parts to Serial Life.
  • Co-ordinate with QCP team and support to upload J Series Grid in PLM for APQP.
  • Prepare and report Pack cost KPI (Cost of per Car/CBM, Explanation to Deviations) on monthly basis and Align with Program Steering Committee.
  • Manage & Support e2e Pack Development on any Change Management (Parts Engineering/Volume Fluctuations/Source changes) -ECN/ECR process.
  • Explore further Cost improvement in Pack during mass production through Synergy/Monozukuri/Workshops.
  • Support digital enablement in Pack Development Process (new Concept, Use of emerging Technology…)
  • Participate Monozukuri and support to share the innovative and improvement ideas from SCM in order to reduce the TpC of Car.
  • Support serial life team for various mode of secondary launch and adhere the planning & schedule to completed SCM related activities on time.
  • Create RACI for Change management process and publish to respective team to participate and complete their tasks without delay.
  • Serial life capacity increase on packaging and other SCM activity confirmation based on the monthly analyses of MPP Volumes.

Requirements

  • Minimum 6 -8 years of experience in Supply Chain and preferred in Project Packaging Engineering Activities
  • Experience in Managing external team
  • Experience in Logistics Design & Setup, Packaging Cost Management/ Optimization, Packaging/ Product Development Processes
  • Highly skilled in 2D & 3D Software (CAD/CATIA/Pack Assist), Auto Parts/Packaging Simulations Tools, PLM Software
  • Exposure to Automotive Production Process, Parts Packaging and Transport Techniques
  • CAPEX Management & Cost reduction program on SCM
  • Change management activities with respect to SCM on serial life program
  • Managing Packaging Vendors/fabricators & Logistics service Providers
  • Part knowledge and Packaging material & Costing knowledge
  • Exposure to Supply Chain/ Product Development Processes
  • Program Management & Team Management
Benefits
  • Collaborative working environment – We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers, developing solutions that create a sustainable today and tomorrow.
  • Continuous learning - Our Learning & Leadership Development team has established a world-class learning ecosystem that enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
  • Global organisation - We provide solutions to leading brands from various sectors, giving you the opportunity to work with top-tier companies providing impactful solutions to our customers’ customers.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
Packaging DevelopmentCost ManagementBudget PlanningDensity ImprovementValue EngineeringDigital ValidationChange ManagementCost OptimizationAuto Parts PackagingTransport Techniques
Soft skills
Team ManagementStakeholder ManagementNegotiationCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityInnovation