Product Packaging Engineer – Supply Chain Management

About the role

This position is responsible for all activities related to supplier, internal and customer packaging. The role includes developing, approving and maintaining packaging concepts that optimise transportation and handling throughout the supply chain of Bosch Rexroth Japan.

Key responsibilities

• Create and design packaging standards and drawings for supplier, internal handling and customer‑related packaging materials.
• Optimise packaging in terms of supplier delivery handling, MOQ, packaging quantities and handling to improve the supply chain.
• Initiate and participate in supplier tender processes to reduce packaging costs.
• Collaborate with global packaging teams within the Bosch Group on projects and improvement loops.
• Place requisitions for packaging, manage spot buys and blanket purchase orders.
• Work with packaging suppliers to resolve design, testing, quality and production issues.
• Track and process customer and supplier claims related to packaging.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Previous experience in packaging engineering with broad knowledge of package design, testing and materials.

Required skills

• Good written and verbal communication in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Experience using SAP modules MM, PP and SD.
• Ability to use packaging drawing and design software.