Job Description

1) Ensure the constant availability of approved packaging materials in optimal quantity at optimal costs to achieve uninterrupted operation at the manufacturing location. This will involve: a) Setting up of inventory norms, calculating material requirement derived from the production plan b) Constant monitoring of inventory levels in the pipeline. c) To support the SBU in ensuring timely payment of dues to the vendors d) To be alert and cope with situations of unplanned surge in demands resulting In resource constraints. 2) To constantly evaluate and optimize cost components including vendor margins for various products. This will involve: a) Preparing / updating the cost sheet for all packaging materials indicating all the costs of all input packaging materials. b) Constant monitoring of the markets to keep abreast of development therein and harness opportunities to improve input raw material prices. c) To interact with vendors and explore possibilities to improve quality, Supply and optimize costs. 3) To set up MIS to gather and analyze data on raw material demand, supply, price trends and forecasts. Collection, collation and trend analysis based on information from web sites, subscriptions, networking and published data. Educational Qualification A graduate from Indian Institute of Packaging , SIES School of Packaging or any other equivalent specialization in printing & packaging technology/ Post Graduation Managerial Skills Understands environmental factors impacting his/her domain of work. Raises issues pertaining to his / her domain of work and recommends solutions. Integrates internal customers' needs with organization processes. Able to multi-task and network internally and externally. Independent, well-organized in terms of data and information management. Consistently sets and achieves stretch goals. Takes accountability for results. Consistently reviews performance against targets. Effectively handles contingencies. Requires minimal follow-up