Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

The Deputy Manager – Packaging will be responsible for end-to-end packaging development, commercialization, and program management for new vehicle platforms and aftermarket spare parts. The role will drive packaging innovation, cost optimization, supplier collaboration, and commercial readiness to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective packaging solutions for both current and future product portfolios.

The incumbent will work closely with Cross Functional Teams (CFTs), suppliers, sourcing, SSC, SSU, CDMM, and manufacturing stakeholders to deliver packaging solutions aligned with quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Packaging Development & Program Management

Lead packaging design and development activities for new vehicle platforms and spare parts programs.

Ensure packaging readiness and successful implementation prior to recent product launches.

Drive Design-to-Business (DTB) packaging development for existing and upcoming vehicle models.





Manage packaging projects from concept to commercial implementation while ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.

2. Cost Management & Commercial Excellence

Develop and maintain Should-Be Costing (SBC) models for all packaging material commodities.

Drive cost optimization initiatives through value engineering and Zero-Based Costing methodologies.

Support packaging commercial negotiations and settlements in collaboration with SSC, SSU, CDMM, and Sourcing teams.

Identify opportunities for packaging standardization and material optimization.

3. Supplier Development & Stakeholder Collaboration

Coordinate with supplier partners for packaging development, approvals, and commercialization.

Facilitate Sign-Off Sheet completion and SBC alignment with spare parts suppliers.

Work closely with Vendor Development and Sourcing teams for supplier selection, capability assessment, and cost competitiveness.

Ensure supplier compliance wit

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