Specialist - RDC (Packaging)

Overview

Summary

The Packaging Specialist is responsible for organizing and managing automotive parts packaging for the Mobis Redistribution Center (RDC). The incumbent also coordinates with packaging suppliers to ensure competitive costing, on-time delivery, quality, and accuracy.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

Submit ideas for process improvement and cost reduction

Assist in cross functional communication with all related teams (Mobis and external partners)

Update and maintain the packaging specification database in AMOS

Conduct compliance inspections to ensure packaging meets Mobis standards

Identify and improve issues with current specifications to improve quality, efficiency, and cost

Support data sharing among Mobis HQ and subsidiaries for the purpose of best practice execution

Assist in evaluation of packaging contractors (on-time delivery, quality, accuracy)

Prepare regular internal and external HQ reports as required

Manage and mediate supplier and packager discrepancies, closing all within deadline

Manage and report pricing for packaging of new parts

Manage MIP Pallet racks in SAP, VAATZ, and One Mobis

Provide updates on MIP Pallet racks Investment

Close out MIP Pallets rack reporting with MHQ, SAP, General Purchasing, and Accounting

Assist Accounts Payable for the packagers and all payment inquiries

Review packagers' lead times and make expedite request.

Perform all other duties as assigned Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or related field OR

High School Diploma or equivalent plus at least 3 years of hands-on parts distribution or packaging experience Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills across several levels and functions

Ability to assess issues and concerns and to provide logical win-win solutions

Ability to establish clear expectations for vendors and to achieve timely project results

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Data Entry Preferred Education & Experience:

Business background

Experience in automotive parts distribution

Parts packaging knowledge

Process Improvement

Root Cause Investigation

Critical Thinking

Project Management Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: List any if required.

Working Conditions:

85% office, 15% non-climate controlled warehouse

Some foreign and domestic travel

Overtime as needed

Acknowledgement:

I acknowledge that I have received a copy this job description and an explanation of my essential job duties and requirements. I understand that other duties may be assigned.