Manager of Packaging and Sourcing

Title: Manager, Packaging Development & Sourcing (Important you have technical experience in packaging)
Company:  Global Fragrance and Cosmetics
Location:  New York – On-Site 4 days / WFH Fridays
Department: Operations – New Product Development
Reports to: Sr Director, New Product Development 

Compensation: 120-150 K + bonus/benefits
 Salary is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by JBC.

             
Job Summary
The Manager, Packaging Development & Sourcing will manage, develop and launch new product and packaging solutions into the market, in addition to cost saving initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities.  This role is very collaborative and will be working onsite 4 days a week in NY.

To succeed in this role, you will have a technical background in Packaging Engineering, understand various fragrance packaging materials and configurations, and are able to execute multiple projects at once.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related field
• 4+ years in of packaging development of engineering experience within Fragrance/Cosmetics/CPG industries

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive feasibility and influence of each concept or package in terms of manufacturability, cost of goods, investments, and preliminary lead times
• Work with outside vendor and subcontracting partners to define specifications, design criteria, quality parameters, and expectations from component production through filing and assembly
• Responsible for recommendation of sourcing and supply chain strategy within a global portfolio of vendors
• Ensure all programs meet the needs of the Brand while maintaining design, quality, cost, functionality, manufacturability objectives, and on time delivery
• Evaluate risks and develop clear mitigation plans to the Operations team
• Drive innovation by presenting new packaging concepts, technologies, and market trends both within and outside o the industry to continuously support innovation
• Support on-going business to ensure stock coverage
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Relevant understanding of packaging manufacturing, contract manufacturing production processes
• Technical competency and materials knowledge including but not limited to:
  • Injection molding
  • Glass forming and decoration
  • Dispensing systems
  • Folding carton/rigid box design
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation; comfortable and credible with both internal and external partners
• Self-starter who will thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Possess a strong sense of urgency and ability to multi-task and pivot