Global Packaging Developer, Packaging Assortment

Scania is undergoing a transformation from being a leading supplier of trucks, buses, and engines to providing complete and sustainable transport solutions. Together with TRATON and our sister brands MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International, we are working to shape the future of mobility with innovative and environmentally conscious solutions. Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are at the forefront of creating a sustainable future.

 

Role Summary

 

As part of the global packaging team, you will have the possibility to shape the future of packaging within Scania and the TRATON Group. We are in the beginning of a major transformation; all intercontinental flows will be converted into one-way packaging instead of using returnable. As Global Packaging Developer, you will have an essential role, leading the development and implementation of new special packaging in one-way materials. This will be accomplished together with procurement, packaging suppliers, the colleague at the local production units as well as with concerned part suppliers.

Job Responsibilities

 

As Global Packaging Developer, your role and scope may vary over time according to the needs of the project and the Global Packaging Assortment team, but main responsibilities are:

• Initiate, lead and participate in assignments and projects connected to Scania’s and the TRATON Group packaging assortment. From idea, through development, testing and implementation in our industrial network
• Assure continuous improvement and to drive change in the packaging area towards more sustainable and cost-efficient solutions
• Keep up to date with the current trends and future development of packaging solutions for the automotive industry
• Highlight and define demands on packaging material through close collaboration with stakeholders within the supply chain to ensure development of packaging solutions designed for our processes and production
• Be responsible of keeping related standards and processes updated. Actively challenge them to find efficiency and eliminate waste within the supply chain based on a holistic view of cost, sustainability and quality
• Represent Scania externally in packaging development through collaboration with packaging manufacturers, logistic service providers and part suppliers
• Participate in cross functional development forums together with Packaging stakeholders within Scania and the TRATON Group. 

 

 

Who You Are

You are a positive, structured and ambitious individual with good communication and relation-building skills. Your data-driven mindset and can do-attitude, will enable you to collaborate effectively with different stakeholders for a positive outcome. Furthermore, you share knowledge and have the ability to positively influence others.

 

We also believe that you:

• You have a University degree (or comparable), preferably within Engineering or Logistics. Relevant work experience within project management, supply chain development and/or production is seen as an advantage for the role.
• To be successful in the role, you easily see the big picture, understand the details and see new opportunities. You are ambitious, determined and have a hands on-attitude that makes us reach our goals and commitments.
• Are enthusiastic and like to work in a fast-changing environment, you see challenges as opportunities
• You are well structured, process oriented and skilled within Excel, Power BI or similar analytics tool and base your solutions on facts, data and analytics.
• Are comfortable building and maintaining relationships, both within and outside the organization
• Are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Swedish is an advantage.

 

If this job description matches your profile, we look forward to your application!

 

 

This Is Us

OA – Packaging is responsible for shaping Scania's global packaging strategy. Our ambition is to lead in sustainable logistics, optimizing our logistics flows from a packaging perspective. We strive to ensure minimal environmental impact, high quality, and minimal total logistics costs in our supply chain. As part of the TRATON Group, we collaborate closely with other brands to maximize our collective potential.

 

The Packaging Assortment team (OAB) is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Scania standard packaging assortment to assure that the company is ready for upcoming demands. We have high ambition to improve the assortment by streamlining it and focus on the right material choices to decrease our ecological footprint. We are also responsible for central development processes which aim to standardize and align the way of working within Scania as well as within the TRATON Group.

 

 

Scania Offers

 

We offer a dynamic, flexible workplace with hybrid work options, including Scania Sergel and Midway hubs. With a structured development plan and courses, Scania supports your career growth both locally and internationally. 

Benefits include training at our health center Gröndal or wellness allowance, result bonus, flexible hours, and company car leasing. Scania also hosts events for employees and their families, and Stockholm residents enjoy direct access to Södertälje via Scania Job express buses.

 

 

Application

 

Your application should include a CV and any relevant certificates. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity in our recruitment processes.

Apply as soon as possible, no later than 2025-11-03. Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process, and a background check may be required for this role.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact: 
Jóhanna Blöndahl Gudmundsdóttir, Manager Packaging Assortment, johanna.blondahl.gudmundsdottir@scania.com.

 

We look forward to your application!

 

 

Nothing is more important than our people. With a company culture that’s based on shared and inclusive core values. We have a supportive community, where everyone has opportunities to grow and succeed.