Demand Planner leading mid - term demand planning for a key product area, focusing on regional demand signals and influencing decisions for an intelligent supply chain.
About the role
- Automotive engineer developing solutions for autonomous vehicles and digitalisation in a global consulting firm. Optimizing performance and sustainability for the mobility industry.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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