Packaging and Equipment Planning Manager

JD.COM; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JD.COM Rotterdam seeks a Packaging & Logistics Equipment Lead to develop the overall strategy and manage the full lifecycle of packaging and equipment, from requirements analysis to phase-out.

You will drive standardization, lightweighting, and cost-reduction for domestic and international markets, collaborating with logistics operations and procurement to optimize solutions and ensure efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree or above in engineering or related field.
• Minimum five years in packaging planning or logistics operations.
• Experience in large-scale packaging optimization and equipment planning.
• Solid knowledge of packaging design, materials, and cost evaluation.
• Strong data analysis and project management skills; cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy and manage full lifecycle of packaging and logistics equipment and tools.
• Lead packaging standardization, lightweighting, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with procurement on technical evaluations and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Monitor materials and equipment trends, organize pilots and implementation.
• Coordinate projects and cross-functional collaboration to meet cost, efficiency, quality, safety goals.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Logistics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Industrial Engineering or related

PMP certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Simulation tools

Job description

• Develop the overall strategy and manage the full lifecycle of packaging and logistics equipment and tools, including requirements analysis, technical evaluation, solution design, implementation, optimization, modification, and phase‑out.
• Lead packaging standardization, lightweighting, and cost‑reduction initiatives. Develop sustainable and efficient packaging solutions for domestic and international markets and diverse operational scenarios to continuously reduce packaging costs and improve logistics efficiency.
• Work closely with logistics operations teams to quickly identify packaging-, equipment-, and tool‑related issues. Optimize packaging solutions, select appropriate equipment and tools, and drive implementation and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with the Procurement team on technical evaluations, standard development, and cost‑reduction initiatives for packaging materials, logistics equipment, and tools. Establish and continuously improve relevant technical specifications and management processes.
• Monitor emerging materials, technologies, and equipment in the industry; organize pilot testing and broader implementation. Coordinate key projects and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure the achievement of cost, efficiency, quality, and safety objectives.
• Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in Packaging Engineering, Logistics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least five years of relevant experience in packaging planning, logistics equipment planning, or logistics operations, with proven experience in large‑scale packaging optimization, equipment planning, or operational efficiency improvement projects.
• Solid knowledge of packaging design, material applications, and cost evaluation, as well as logistics equipment and tools used in warehousing, material handling, packaging, and sorting operations. Strong capabilities in equipment selection and technical evaluation are required.
• Strong data analysis and project management skills, with proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. PMP certification or experience with simulation tools or equipment management system development is preferred.
• Strong logical thinking, innovative mindset, and cross‑functional communication and coordination skills. Proactive, accountable, and capable of driving complex projects through to successful implementation.
• Familiarity with European packaging regulations and environmental requirements. Experience implementing packaging solutions for European operations is preferred.