Senior Executive SCM

Job Purpose:

Responsibilities, Accountabilities and main duties:

1. Laminate Packaging Materials

• Review and verify laminate Costing, specifications, artwork, and technical drawings.
• Coordinate with suppliers for sample development, color matching, and approval processes.
• Ensure all laminates meet required barrier properties, thickness, and printing quality.
• Monitor laminate inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Manage change controls for new laminate versions, artwork updates, and revisions.

2. Mini Carton Packaging Materials

• Prepare and approve structural and artwork specifications for mini cartons.
• Work closely with designers and suppliers on dielines, GSM, board grades, and printing requirements.
• Maintain accurate forecast and consumption data for mini cartons.
• Evaluate supplier performance regarding quality, lead times, and pricing.
• Support procurement in negotiating cost-efficient sourcing solutions.
• Approve final printed samples before mass production.

3. Master Carton Packaging Materials

• Confirm dimensions, load-bearing capacity, and corrugated board specifications (ply, GSM etc.,).
• Validate stacking strength and transport suitability for master cartons.
• Coordinate with logistics, warehousing, and suppliers for best packaging configurations.
• Optimize packaging for cost reduction and improved transit safety.
• Update BOMs and packaging specifications when changes occur.

General Responsibilities (All Packaging Materials)

• Maintain accurate packaging material master data and Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Collaborate with Production, QA, Planning, and Procurement for seamless material flow.
• Troubleshoot packaging-related issues during production runs.
• Participate in supplier audits and qualification processes.
• Prepare reports on usage, wastage, rejections, and vendor performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in packaging quality and cost optimization.
• Supplier coordination and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and excellent documentation skills.