Your responsibilities

• Define packaging for new developed parts for FG and support implementation of those packaging in serial production or approve packaging proposed by Plant
• Request Packaging Part Number from GSD and communicate Pack part number to PC&L
• Be part of project team during quoting phase to Customer to ensure optimum packaging outbound deliveries
• Support to Calculate Total Logistics Cost outbound
• Analyze, validate and negotiate Customer packaging proposal
• Support fixing clear rules between Customer & Aptiv and packaging Supplier & Aptiv for returnable packaging
• Support identification and evaluation of packaging enhancement opportunities and proposals within Aptiv EDS EMEA for outbound deliveries in flow 4. (ei.Redifine concept for Batch packaging definition in order to optimize box space usage and reduce cost: switch from 1 packaging type per family to multiple per family)
• Represent PC&L in the RFQ process, support negotiation with Suppliers final packaging to be used during serial deliveries
• Submit the packaging requirements with volumes for Indirect SCM for sourcing packaging for new projects. Support sourcing process for technical specification for the packaging materials ( e- request submission)
• Ensure Regional implementation and revision of work instruction and EOS procedures within PC&L areas
• Ensure full compliance with Aptiv Packaging and Shipping guidelines and evaluate potential financial impact
• Perform packaging Supplier visits and audit or workshops with packaging Suppliers with regard of packaging improvements for new projects
• IT Tools: Support definition of requirements and enhancement of IT tools or work around solutions (e.g.. Packaging Management Tool (DPN creation), Packaging Supplier/Customer portal); Support roll out of new developed IT tools (e.g.. Packaging Management Tool)
• Packaging BBP control & achievement- Forecast and actual data collection from plant and central Finance
• Establish performance monitoring by site: forecast vs actual for specific month, total Forecast and actual vs BBP
• Discrepancy clarification with plant and Finance, define gaps closure plan by site (in collaboration with plant PC&L Manager
• Establish traceability and process for management of returnable packaging - in relationship with capitalization project
• Packaging data base preparation and maintenance

Our requirements

• Bachelor or Master in Industrial Engineering, Logistics or Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in SCM, Packaging engineering
• Additional education/ skills:
• Knowledge about Supply Chain Processes including inventory management
• SAP Knowledge is an advantage
• Capability to profoundly use MS Office Software
• Fluent in English (speak, read and write)
• Additional language skills (French, German, Spanish) is an advantage
• Excellent Communication skills
• Creativity and Persistence in problem solving
• Strong Personality
• Good negotiation skills
• Team Player-Demonstrate high level of interpersonal skills to effectively lead, motivate, facilitate and instruct others as project leader across the function
• Ability to prioritize work Work independently on defined visions and goals

What we offer

• Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones

• Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events

• Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)

• Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)

• Access to sports groups and Multisport card