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2. OBJECTIVE: Logistics: Responsible for implementation and continuous improvement of transportation flows (Domestic & Import) for both New Projects and Serial Life. Actively support Supply Chain Strategy involving suppliers, transport negotiations, CFT alignment, mass production, and ongoing operations. Optimize TFR & CFR by ensuring efficient transportation solutions throughout product life. Setup and manage inbound part flows, supporting both project milestones and stable daily operations. Address transport-related issues in Serial Life such as window time non-compliance, routing deviations, and daily delivery failures. Packaging: Own and execute packaging solutions from concept to mass production in new projects while managing Serial Life packaging stability, cleanliness, and maintenance. Drive packaging strategy, cost optimization, and KPI ownership across the full product lifecycle. Resolve daily packaging quality concerns, manage inventory and return loops, and initiate Monozukuri activities for cost and performance improvement. Ensure all packaging documentation is maintained and updated through both project and serial phases. Optimize TFR & CFR: Ensure optimum packaging solution and maximizing the density of packaging to minimize Freight Cost Manage complete Packaging Documentation at all phases – Provisional and Signed FLCA / PDS3. JOB DIMENSIONS: Number of People Supervised: Direct Reports: - Functional Reports: - Total: -4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Description Ensure on-time logistics deliverables for both New Project launches and Serial Life operations. Develop and maintain logistics flow architecture (MIFA), including supplier-to-plant routing and make-or-buy decisions. Perform transportation cost analysis and delivery mode selection (DAP, milk run, local 3PL, etc.) for both phases. Maintain a live database for logistics costing (FCA/DAP), including updates for ongoing cost tracking in Serial Life. Monitor and report all logistics KPIs during Serial Life: on-time delivery, route compliance, window time coordination, etc. Optimize transportation networks and propose corrective actions in cases of regular route or delivery failures. Benchmark practices, implement MZK activities for logistics efficiency in Serial operations. Coordinate logistics change management activities, including source changes, delivery frequency changes, and cost optimization (FETE). Conduct monthly logistics performance reviews and implement improvement actions for Serial programs. Validate infrastructure readiness at supplier sites for both launch and ongoing operations. Lead daily issue resolution forums for delivery delays, transport damage, or route conflicts. Packaging: Ensure packaging availability with compliance to safety, cost, quality, and ergonomic standards for both New Projects and Serial Life. In New Projects: Drive design, development, validation, and launch of packaging from concept through trials and sign-off. In Serial Life: Resolve daily packaging issues such as breakage, incorrect packing, contamination, or handling difficulty. Own and manage Pack Cost KPI across the lifecycle – from CAPEX investments to recurring operational costs. Track and execute Monozukuri improvements to reduce packaging cost per Unit increase density, and improve loop efficiency. Monitor and resolve packaging cleanliness issues, ensuring compliance with cleanliness class requirements. Ensure proactive maintenance of packaging assets – bins, racks, pallets – by coordinating with suppliers and internal teams. Coordinate with plant teams to resolve serial line-side packaging and ergonomic concerns. Maintain digital packaging data, validate continuous readiness of packaging concepts, and manage change-related revalidations. Support ECR/ECN changes with updated packaging and loop planning. Ensure proper tracking of packaging assets, GRNs, and documentation in SAP for both new and serial operations. Conduct workshops and audits with suppliers to identify and implement cost reduction and standardization in serial packaging. Ensure packaging stock levels, reverse logistics issues, and handling challenges are addressed promptly in Serial Life5. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Candidate Will work and communicate with following Team Communications & Working Relationships: Candidate will work and communicate with the following: Internal & External Logistics and Packaging Teams Tier 1 & Pack Suppliers, 3PLs Logistics Service Providers (Local & Import) Internal Supply Chain Teams – Logistics, IFE, Capacity, SMRT, Program Mgmt, IRF Cross-Functional Teams – Purchase, Engineering, BoM, ONL, Project Mgmt, SQE, Cost Controller Plant Teams: CPL, IQ, VPE, Manufacturing, Finance Corporate: New Programs, Global Transport & Packaging6. Performance INDICATORS (INDICATIVE): 100% achievement of Transportation & Packaging Cost KPI – both for Project Profitability and Serial Life TPC targets. Readiness and Quality in Supply Chain Deliverables: 100% of Program Milestone Deliverables (New Projects) 100% Transportation & Packaging Readiness (Ongoing Operations) Full Packaging Documentation Sign-off (FCLA/PDS) Serial Life Improvement Metrics: Daily packaging/transportation issue closure rate Cost savings through Monozukuri initiatives Loop efficiency and asset recovery rate Compliance to Cleanliness and Maintenance schedules Process & Strategy Improvements: Creation & adherence to RASIC/SOP Cost convergence through synergy/standardization7. QUALIFICATIONS, eXPERIENCE & SKILLS: Minimum bachelor’s in mechanical engineering / management / supply chain, Master degree preferred 9-10 years in Automotive SCM and preferred in Project SC activities; Experience in Managing external team Experience in Logistics Design & Setup, Packaging Cost Management/ Optimization, Packaging/ Product Development Processes8. COMPETENCIES, CORE VALUES, BEHAVIOURS: - Technical: Automotive Logistics, Transport & EXIM Regulations Green/Brownfield Setup, Logistics & Packaging Costing CAD/CATIA/Pack Assist, Simulation & PLM Tools Exposure to Cleanliness Standards and Returnable Packaging Systems Knowledge of Packaging Materials, Process & Maintenance Supplier/Vendor Management for Serial Life operations Strong analytical and communication skills Behavioral: Team player, autonomous and proactive Result-oriented with strong synthesis skills Flexible and willing to travel Culturally aware with strong stakeholder coordination Hands-on leader with strong initiative in both launch and serial environments