Director of Packaging and Sourcing

Title: Director, Packaging Development & Sourcing
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 
Salary 170K – 200k + bonus/benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by JBC

JBC is seeking a Director of Packaging Development & Sourcing to oversee the development and execution of new packaging solutions and sourcing initiatives, while leading the packaging team. for our Global Beauty Client  who is constantly smashing their goals and will report to the Sr Director of Packaging & Sourcing. 

If you have a background in Packaging Engineering and love leading innovation and collaborating with internal and external partners this is a great role.

This position collaborates with cross-functional teams, external partners, and suppliers to ensure alignment and integration of packaging strategies and projects.  It is helpful for you to share your experience working with contract manufacturers and packaging with your recruiting partner at JBC and discuss your successes in beauty industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Packaging Development and Sourcing team of direct reports responsible for all innovation/new launch and on-going value analysis and brand health initiatives across the brand portfolio
• Provides comprehensive feasibility and influence of each concept or package in terms of manufacturability, cost of goods, investments, and preliminary lead times relevant to each brand
• Works with outside vendor and subcontracting partners to define specifications, design criteria, quality parameters, and expectations from component production through filling and assembly
• Manages long term contracts and agreements for tooling and capacity commitments alongside Supply Chain team
• Works with cross functional teams to execute and realize new strategic opportunities.
•  Meet target COGs, tooling budgets, and supply chain strategies
• Responsible for recommendation of sourcing and supply chain strategy within a global portfolio of vendors to the leadership 
• Evaluates risks and develop clear mitigation plans to leadership team
• Drive innovation:
  • Identify new trends for packaging concepts, technologies,
  • Site market trends within and outside of the industry
•  Support and collaborate with the material planning team to ensure component availability and stock coverage

Required Skills

• 8 + years experience and success in Cosmetic Industry.
• Technical competency in analysis of geometric objects in 2D/3D, including understanding of clearances, fit and finish of packaging components and subcomponents
• Comprehensive knowledge of materials used in the construction and manufacturing of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging, including knowledge of decorating techniques and materials. Direct fragrance packaging (glass, injection, aluminum, and decorations) required
• Comprehensive knowledge of test methods used to validate component/package performance
• Must be able to adapt to change and integrate the changes into various moving parts to deliver a quality product in a timely manner.
• Leadership and Team management experience – minimum 3+ years experience leading team.
• 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