Packaging Supply Chain Engineer

Supply Chain Engineer: Packaging
Automotive Tier 2, advanced engineering
South West Birmingham, permanent and on-site plus travel to suppliers
Strong basic salary and competitive benefits package.
This well-established manufacturing organisation is picking up innovative programs of works for several European automotive OEM's, to that end, they have asked us to recruit an experienced Supply Chain Engineer with sound knowledge of packaging and the associated supply chain. This is brand new role working within the wider supply chain team.
As Supply Chain Engineer, you will have the following responsibilities:
Innovative Concept Development: Collaborate with customers to create compelling proposals that prioritise Safety, Quality, and Optimisation, all while slashing forward logistics costs
Supplier Synergy: Partner with packaging suppliers to refine our concept, tapping into current resources and scouting for new ones-keeping in mind that time is of the essence
Dynamic Packaging Specifications: Craft robust packaging specifications that meet and exceed expectations.
Budget Mastery: Navigate budgetary constraints and empower Project Managers with scope changes, ensuring cost recovery from our valued customers.
Supplier Packaging
Align with inbound materials to create a seamless packaging experience.
Internal Material Handling:
Enhance collaboration with Production, placing a sharp focus on cleanliness and meticulous packaging management/storage.
Outbound Logistics Flows
Optimised Transport Solutions:
Revolutionise transport to and from customers by balancing frequency and cost to meet their specific needs. Collaborate with logistics teams to ensure flawless customs documentation
Consignment Stock Solutions:
Innovate and implement strategic solutions for Consignment Stock as necessary.
PFEP & Warehouse Needs for Finished Stock:
Outline and refine the requirements for Finished Stock to enhance our efficiency.
Inbound Logistics Flows
Streamlined Supplier Transport:
Maximise transport efficiency to and from suppliers by aligning frequency with cost, in accordance with STA requirements. Ensure all customs paperwork is impeccably organised with our logistics team
Consignment Stock Solutions:
Identify and develop innovative solutions for Consignment Stock as needed.
PFEP & Warehouse Needs for Raw Materials:
Establish clear requirements for Raw Materials to bolster our operational flow.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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