Global Process Owner, reCycle Reverse Logistics
Greencastle, PA - USA
Job Summary
Packaging is not an afterthought in a high-velocity global operation it is a critical enabler of operational success that protects asset value throughout processing ensures materials arrive at their destination in the condition required for maximum recovery value and directly impacts the cost of every transaction that passes through our facilities. This role owns the full lifecycle of packaging at RRL: defining packaging standards and constraints for all material types and disposition channels managing packaging acquisition and non-inventory tool supply monitoring packaging adherence across global operations and driving continuous cost reduction through standardization circular supply chain development and process optimization. The Packaging GPO sits at the intersection of operations logistics disposition safety and cost management and will work most closely with the Logistics GPO and Destinations GPO given the natural overlap in inbound and outbound packaging requirements and disposition channel specifications.
This is not just a documentation role it is a governance and continuous improvement role where the underlying mandate is asset safety security and cost reduction over time achieved by making processes better not just recording what they are.
Key job responsibilities
Develop organizational packaging standards work instructions process flows and touch time analysis as the single source of truth for all RRL disposition channels.
Build and maintain the organizations global packaging materials catalog standardizing definitions and packaging solutions across facilities with procurement metrics to optimize cost and protection.
Design and manage circular supply chains for packaging recovery tracking materials sent to external recipients and recovering them where possible to reduce costs.
Create feedback mechanisms routing packaging quality data and shipping defects back into standards partnering with organizational GPOs to drive structured process improvements in synch where possible.
Own packaging quality lifecycle and procurement metrics globally driving escalations when performance falls short leading root cause investigations and aligning KPIs with operational goals.
Conduct monthly packaging audits across all RRL facilities to verify adherence identify risks including carrier non-compliance and prevent failures before they damage inventory or shipments.
Engage with system and product teams to surface packaging process gaps ensure packaging is represented in product design and manage acquisition strategy balancing cost and availability.
Supporting change management for packaging-related process changes ensuring that new process updates are properly evaluated documented and communicated globally.
- Bachelors degree in supply chain business engineering finance or related technical or quantitative field or 4 years of industry work experience
- 2 years of supply chain inventory management or project management experience
- 4 years of experience in packaging engineering supply chain logistics warehousing or reverse logistics operations
- Knowledge of automated material handling systems packaging technologies and storage solutions
- Experience building cross-functional partnerships and influencing stakeholders across the organization to act without having a direct reporting relationship
- Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience creating iterating and improving end-to-end global supply chains
- Experience in product validation (Shock/Drop cycle testing environmental testing)
- Experience in complex cross-functional change management
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at PA Greencastle - 111300.00 - 186100.00 USD annually
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