Container Planning and Design Analyst

Duties:

• Provide ongoing support for other container related tasks and Container Planning and Design Specialists.
• Analyzing and working container parms and repack queue – all parms and repack that impact containers.
• Investigating and resolving all Qnotes that are assigned against the container department.
• Investigate current OFP packaging issues or requests; identify root cause and permanent corrective action/packaging solution as required with consideration for safety/ergo, part quality, cost, shipping and material flow/handling efficiency, and line side presentation.
• Lead and drive continuous improvement projects related to returnable containers or part packaging plans.
• Lead and drive continuous improvement projects related to various Container Planning & Design processes.
• Lead and drive specific cost reduction projects.
• Various audits related to inventory (containers, tubs, wood products, repack materials).
• Oversee relationships with fabricator suppliers regarding on time delivery.

• 4 year degree in any field.
• Must be organized, self-directed, team player and have project management skills.
• Moderate to Advanced MS Excel experience is a plus.
• Cross functional experience.
• Interpersonal communication, negotiations, conflict resolution.
• Ability to data mine – SAP, BD2, Power BI.
• Understanding of material flow and logistics.