The AIP would like to congratulate our latest Diploma in Packaging Technology Graduate, Anandaraj Palaniyandy Dip.Pkg.Tech. MAIP, Pre-Production Coordinator, Flexible Packaging Solutions. Internationally recognised as the premier qualification in the packaging industry the Diploma in Packaging Technology is a Level 5 PIABC, 51-credit foundation degree-level qualification that prepares students to take responsibility for packaging operations at any level through the supply chain and can also lead to higher level study. Anandaraj kindly shared with the AIP what he learnt during his studies…
1. What is your current role? What are your areas of responsibility?
Anandaraj:
I work as a Pre-Production Coordinator at Flexible Packaging Solutions.
My responsibilities include:
- Process & monitor customer purchase orders to ensure customers receive products within agreed time frames.
- Provide proactive support and service to customers, including documenting supply arrangements, forecasting orders, coordinating with purchasing and production contacts.
- Prepare new product packs and deliver customer approved specifications to FPS production team.
- Create, review and maintain product inventory codes.
- Coordinate with sales team to estimate costs, document and provide selling price to customers.
2. What does graduating from the Diploma in Packaging Technology mean to you?
Anandaraj:
It means a lot and has given me a sense of satisfaction in achieving this outcome.
3. How will you apply this knowledge moving forward?
Anandaraj:
The in-depth knowledge I have gained by completing this course will help me to better perform my current role.
4. Do you have any advice on why other people should complete the Diploma in Packaging Technology?
Anandaraj:
My suggestion would be to set time management boundaries to be able to complete your exams and studies whilst working.
5. So where to from here for your career?
Anandaraj:
Apart from current responsibilities, I would like to handle purchasing packaging and provide technical support to the production team.
6. Will you consider applying to become a Certified Packaging Professional as your next professional development stage?
Anandaraj:
Yes. I would like to consider applying to become a Certified Packaging Professional (CPP).
Diploma in Packaging Technology Internationally recognised as the premier qualification in the packaging industry.
WHY STUDY THE DIPLOMA IN PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY?
Completion of the Diploma in Packaging Technology demonstrates your commitment to your career and to the industry.
Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Packaging Technology are equipping themselves for progression within the packaging industry to a position where they can assume responsibility for packaging in a company at any point in the supply chain.