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- Ensure that packaging for finished goods combines optimum protection of product, logistics ergonomics and marketing presentation, while aligning with Volkswagen Group global standards and minimizing costs.
- Remain current on trends in the packaging industry to ensure that VWGoA is taking advantage of innovations that can increase service levels or decrease costs.
- Using feedback from multiple sources (PDC's, RDC's, dealers, export affiliates, vendors, contract packager, etc.) continuously improve packaging quality and cost.
- Support the efforts of Parts Logistics to reduce damage on all parts.
- Ensure that packaging for dangerous goods / Hazmat meets all standards for domestic and export shipments by truck, rail, air, and sea cargo.
- Establish and oversee process for packaging approval for parts suppliers and contract packager(s).
- Communicate packaging specifications to VWGoA stakeholders through maintenance of data is SAP system.
- Identify potential sources for packaging materials as well as service providers.
- Assist in development and execution of a Quality Assurance (QA) process to ensure that parts are being received in approved packaging and implement action plans to address situations where specifications are not met.
- Establish / optimize standard operating procedures that accommodate all Parts Logistics process requirements for packaging definition.
- Create and update all training documentation as required.
- Manage work according to Parts Logistics Strategic projects, priority list, and assist Parts Management team with insuring the achievement of agreed upon objectives.
- Work with transportation department and procurement team to develop decision methodology for packaging flow (Supplier packaged vs. contract packaging) for all new materials.
- Develop and support the implementation of systems, processes and methods to help the Organization meet or exceed critical targets.
- Interface with Purchasing and Controller to manage budget for all packaging related issues.
- Work with Parts Business Owners and other functional work groups to insure integration and approval of proposed changes to ET-2000 as well as the prioritization of such changes.
- Actively participate in strategic discussion as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide on-going advice to process stakeholders in order to help achieve solid work processes.
- Utilize project management skills in working with multiple team members to manage timelines in achieving desired tasks.
- Set and continually manage expectations with other team members and other process stakeholders.
- Delegate appropriate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
- Support continuous improvement efforts of the business by researching and initiating new process and systems enhancements.
- Represent Parts Logistics in various cross functional meetings.
- Help business users accept change by communication and leading by example.
- As required, lead transition team for sourcing of new contracts.
- 3-5 years
- Bachelor's Degree (Packaging or Supply Chain Mgmt)
- MBA
- Excellent decision making and problem solving skills
- Analytical thinking
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication skills
- Computer savvy
- Conceptual thinking
- Integration
- Influencing skills
- Problem solving
- Resource management
- Project management
- Strong Excel, and PowerPoint skills
- Strong Presentation Skills
- Ability to validate and interpret large quantities of data
- Familiarity with networking and file transfer methodologies
- 3 + years related SAP experience on large scale projects
- 5 + years Business Process Knowledge of POP, WOP and SOP business processes
- Strong functional and technical knowledge of ET-2000 or similar architecture
- 20% travel requirements
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