Kayser-Roth Corporation
Advertising, Marketing and PR > Packaging
Burlington, NC
ID: 572-247
Full-Time/Regular
Basic Function: briefly describe the overall objective and purpose of the position.
Responsible for procurement and inventory management of all FDM Packaging. Includes:
Packaging development, supplier selection, price and delivery negotiations and inventory management. Responsible for all packaging specifications and bill of materials.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. Packaging Inventory Management
15%
Manipulate forecast and inventory data to determine contract quantities.
Establish and maintain standard costs for all packaging items.
Minimize obsolete packaging inventories. Submit volume for obsolete packaging reserve. Track and coordinate disposition.
2. New Packaging Development and Implementation
30%
Conduct appropriate research on potential packaging options.
Advise Brand Management on feasibility of structure, materials, plant and production time tables.
Provide cost estimates and samples of proposed items.
Coordinate with Corporate and Plant Industrial Engineering to test new items.
Establish and approve quality standards for all new packaging items.
3. Packaging Specification Development and Systems Maintenance.
25%
Development and issuance of packaging specifications for all brands.
Entry and maintenance of Cullinet Bill of Materials.
Entry and maintenance of SAP Purchasing. Includes P.O. entry and resolution on any Accounts Payable issues.
Coordination with Brand Management and Manufacturing to determine folding method, packaging placement and put up for all DS&S finished goods.
Review print quality, sticker format, fold samples and KR WMS forms.
20%
Manage Vendor Purchased Packaging (VPP) process for all assigned brands, including price negotiation, approval of artwork and print submits and all necessary communications with supplier mills.
Packaging supplier selection for all non-VPP programs based on printing requirements.
Price and delivery negotiation.
Develop and maintain quality professional relationships with the Suppliers.
Provide performance feedback to Suppliers.
Competitively quote new packaging programs and existing programs on a periodic basis.
5. Management of D&S Packaging Team
10%
Give leadership, training and direction to Packaging Analyst.
Develop skills of direct reports and insure cross training of direct reporting positions.
Required Skills Required skills and knowledge:
Significant technical printing knowledge regarding production of paperboard envelops, cartons and polybags. Knowledge and understanding of professional purchasing practices. Good judgement is vital in evaluating printing methods, materials and supplier technical capabilities. Must be able to be assertive in demanding consistent quality and competitive pricing while maintaining quality relationships with suppliers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
Required Experience Required education/training:
Minimum of 3 years of Packaging/Printing experience. Minimum of 2 years purchasing experience. Minimum knowledge in SAP preferred. Must have Microsoft Excel knowledge. High School Graduate with at least 2 years of college preferred.
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Burlington, NC
ID: 572-247
Full-Time/Regular
Basic Function: briefly describe the overall objective and purpose of the position.
Responsible for procurement and inventory management of all FDM Packaging. Includes:
Packaging development, supplier selection, price and delivery negotiations and inventory management. Responsible for all packaging specifications and bill of materials.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. Packaging Inventory Management
15%
Manipulate forecast and inventory data to determine contract quantities.
Establish and maintain standard costs for all packaging items.
Minimize obsolete packaging inventories. Submit volume for obsolete packaging reserve. Track and coordinate disposition.
2. New Packaging Development and Implementation
30%
Conduct appropriate research on potential packaging options.
Advise Brand Management on feasibility of structure, materials, plant and production time tables.
Provide cost estimates and samples of proposed items.
Coordinate with Corporate and Plant Industrial Engineering to test new items.
Establish and approve quality standards for all new packaging items.
3. Packaging Specification Development and Systems Maintenance.
25%
Development and issuance of packaging specifications for all brands.
Entry and maintenance of Cullinet Bill of Materials.
Entry and maintenance of SAP Purchasing. Includes P.O. entry and resolution on any Accounts Payable issues.
Coordination with Brand Management and Manufacturing to determine folding method, packaging placement and put up for all DS&S finished goods.
Review print quality, sticker format, fold samples and KR WMS forms.
20%
Manage Vendor Purchased Packaging (VPP) process for all assigned brands, including price negotiation, approval of artwork and print submits and all necessary communications with supplier mills.
Packaging supplier selection for all non-VPP programs based on printing requirements.
Price and delivery negotiation.
Develop and maintain quality professional relationships with the Suppliers.
Provide performance feedback to Suppliers.
Competitively quote new packaging programs and existing programs on a periodic basis.
5. Management of D&S Packaging Team
10%
Give leadership, training and direction to Packaging Analyst.
Develop skills of direct reports and insure cross training of direct reporting positions.
Required Skills Required skills and knowledge:
Significant technical printing knowledge regarding production of paperboard envelops, cartons and polybags. Knowledge and understanding of professional purchasing practices. Good judgement is vital in evaluating printing methods, materials and supplier technical capabilities. Must be able to be assertive in demanding consistent quality and competitive pricing while maintaining quality relationships with suppliers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
Required Experience Required education/training:
Minimum of 3 years of Packaging/Printing experience. Minimum of 2 years purchasing experience. Minimum knowledge in SAP preferred. Must have Microsoft Excel knowledge. High School Graduate with at least 2 years of college preferred.
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