Description Mercedes-Benz: Building Exceptional Vehicles… and Careers! The best chapters in Alabama’s automotive success story are yet to come. The Mercedes-Benz automobile of the future will be different; greener, more efficient, safer, and even more fascinating. Only one thing will never change – It will wear a star. The vehicles we manufacture are the finished results of our skilled workforce, and we're hiring even more. We are looking for Specialists and Team Members to join us in crafting a wide variety of vehicles from the Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV to our all-electric electric vehicle, the EQS SUV and EQE SUV. Our Tuscaloosa County site is home to the production of Mercedes’ luxury SUV models, including electric vehicles. Just down the road in Bibb County, MBUSI has launched the production of high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Our two campuses are among the most advanced automotive manufacturing facilities in the world, with over 6 million square feet combined. MBUSI offers an excellent total rewards package including competitive compensation, health and life insurance, 401(k) matching program and defined contribution retirement plan, annual bonuses, tuition assistance, and paid holidays. Further on-site MBUSI resources such as childcare, medical center and fitness center are available for all to utilize. Our Team Members share a common goal to be the best luxury auto manufacturer in North America. MBUSI is committed to excellence and actively promotes positive team culture, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Mercedes-Benz, U.S. International, Inc. takes pride in being an Equal Employment Opportunities workplace. Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, age, ethnic origin, and any other characteristics classified under applicable Local and Federal laws. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to join us in electrifying the future! Purpose of the Position Under general supervision, this position is responsible to communicate and resolve all problems between parts suppliers and all Mercedes-Benz internal partners, MBUSA, GLC, MB Canada, MB Mexico, and MBUSI concerning Service Parts packaging and shipping of parts to ensure the functionality of the packaging process and compliance to Mercedes-Benz packaging standards for all MBUSI product line parts; provides ongoing launch support of new parts supply during the life-cycle by maintaining up-to-date files on packaging standards. Essential Functions Provide parts packaging documentation cost planning, and installation of service parts pre-packaging standards together with MBUSA, DPTS, Global Logistics Center (GLC), MB Canada and MB Mexico for service parts supply of the MBUSI product line parts to the world wide Mercedes-Benz service organization. Provide forecasting data to packaging material suppliers to maintain a Just-in-Time (JIT) shipment flow orders and inventory to minimize investment. Monitor the activity of other packaging material sources for lowest cost from current source. Facilitate logistic needs between all partners in the distribution network. Evaluate and define future logistic scenarios to optimize parts handling costs. Collect information for decision making process and management information. Support corporate identity of packaging and changes during the life cycle of each part. Monitor incoming parts from suppliers to ensure packaging plans are correct, parts are damage free, and shipping capacity has been maximized. Process packaging claims from markets with corrective actions to suppliers and MBUSI management. Drive development of new technology to resolve packaging related issues and provide value added innovations. Manage packaging activities from concept development through launch. Re-engineer packaging for obsolete or outdated specs, and make specific revisions as needed. Review packaging for cost savings opportunities. Resolve issues on packaging floor related to packaging. Review, approve, reject and release supplier packaging in the online database in a timely matter to meet program milestones. Facilitate purchasing reviews for packaging on costs, densities, and/or dimensions. Collaborate with internal and external partners and resources on packaging-related topics. Perform safe work practices and participate in trainings and safety programs in a positive and proactive way by following safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards and laws. Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to management, including your supervisor, or the Safety Department. Work safely 100% of the time. Perform other duties as required. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Experience and Necessary Skills all must be met in order to qualify for position. Education Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or Packaging Science, or in a related area, and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience Packaging Science/ Packaging Engineering or related area Entry Level: Co-op/internship and/or up to 2 years of relevant professional experience. Experienced Level: A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience. Senior Level: A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience. Necessary Skills, Certifications, etc Ability to establish dimensional data on parts of various shapes and sizes (ability to identify dimensional from blueprints will be utilized) Possess a basic knowledge regarding the effect of storage of selected packaging material Certified in HAZMAT packaging and shipping . Understanding of packaging materials capabilities and equipment, packing testing procedures, and aspects of new packaging systems. 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