Packaging Specialist

Own packaging project plans, milestones and deliverables for launch and non-launch projects and contribute to ongoing project critical paths.

Partner with cross - functional teams , including Marketing and Supply Chain, to assess project impact, determine hard-stop versus phase-in requirements, and establish run-out and changeover dates for change management projects.

Ensure throughout the project that packaging deadlines are met, and packaging is delivered on time and on budget. Troubleshoot as needed.

Maintain high level of coordination and communication with cross-functional teams regarding milestones, progress, and challenges.

Hold meetings with vendors as needed.

Travel to tradeshows and other industry events as required.

Contribute to ongoing project critical paths and tasks within larger projects for launch and non-launch initiatives.

Work with the Innovation Team on the creation and management of the SKU list related to component inputs.

Define and maintain packaging testing strategies for primary and secondary packaging including quality plans for control stage.

Create componentry technical specifications and instructions for assembly for both primary and secondary packaging.

Define and manage packaging development and packaging testing methodologies including user testing activities: prepare and distribute samples, provide user instructions, and gather feedback.

Identify packaging challenges or opportunities and bring clear and executable recommendations and action plans for how to address needs.

Manage the negotiation with new and existing packaging vendors in terms of testing methodologies, quality plans, AQLs, etc. to ensure the best packaging quality.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in packaging design, packaging development, or a related role, preferably in beauty, skincare, or consumer packaged goods (CPG).