Packaging Analyst

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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Role Definition

Work with manufacturing team or end customer and global packaging team to bring out a best packaging design to meet New Model launch metrics such as Safety, Quality, Velocity, Cost ,and Sustainability.

Responsibilities

· Coordinates packaging approval between global packaging team and end user.

· Coordinating agreement with Supply Chain on Returnable packaging loop size/inventory and drives procurement through standard process.

· Coordinating between supplier and cross functional team for global packaging team approval conducts proto validation and get sign-off from stake holders.

· Achieving new model launch metrices, score card etc.

· Identifying cost reduction and sustainability opportunities with support from a cross functional team.

· Maintaining existing packaging design as needed.

· Conducting audit of supplier packaging to improve packaging quality.

· Encouraging Customer Ready Packaging.

· Resolving packaging suppliers’ issues or concerns in collaboration with them.

Degree Requirement

Degree or equivalent experience desired

Desired Skill Descriptors

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Level Basic Understanding:

· Explains the importance of accuracy in own function or unit.

· Identifies tasks or outputs that require accuracy and detail-level attention.

· Identifies the procedures for making sure that results are mistake-free.

· Describes consequences of errors within own unit or function.

Problem Solving, Judgment & Change Enablement

· Ability to identify issues, think critically, make sound decisions, and contribute to practical solutions in a changing environment.

Analytical Thinking

Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Level Basic Understanding:

· Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.

· Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.

· Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.

· Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications.

Collaborating

Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Level Basic Understanding:

· Demonstrates a basic understanding of the concept of collaborative processes.

· Explains the concept of collaboration as applicable to organizations.

· Provides examples of how collaboration has helped achieve organizational goals.

· Contrasts collaborative with competitive operating styles in organizations.

Effective Communications

Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Level Basic Understanding:

· Describes non-verbal behaviors that influence the interpretation of the message.

· Cites examples of effective and ineffective communications.

· Explains the importance of effective business communication.

· Speaks/writes using correct language, mechanics, and gestures.

Project & Work Coordination Skills

· Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and execute projects or initiatives while coordinating with multiple stakeholders to achieve timely and effective outcomes.

Packaging

Knowledge of packaging tools, approaches and practices; ability to package products and components safely and attractively.

Level Basic Understanding:

· Names key regulatory issues around specific product packaging and safety.

· Identifies types of packaging currently in use.

· Describes pros and cons of most commonly used packaging.

Service Excellence

Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

Level Basic Understanding:

· Cites personal experiences of receiving excellent customer service.

· Describes examples of poor, mediocre, and excellent service.

· Explains how managing customer perceptions and expectations enhances customer service.

· Describes several important business benefits of providing high quality service.

Mobility & Flexibility

· Willingness to travel up to 30% as required by the role.

Top Candidates will have

· High intellectual curiosity to learn, engage with people and build strong relationships

· Japanese and English language capability at business level

Note

· This position requires working onsite five days a week.

· Global relocation is not provided.

· Depending on future business needs and team circumstances, the role may also be required to take on other responsibilities within the team.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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