Packaging Development Technologist (D2C)

Position : Packaging Development Technologist

Location: Gurgaon

Experience: 4- 6 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: D2C / FMCG / Nutrition / Wellness / Beauty / Food / Personal Care

Job Summary : We are looking for a Project Manager NPD (Product & Packaging) to manage end-to-end new product and packaging development from concept to commercial launch. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in NPD, vendor management, packaging development, project management, sourcing and cross-functional coordination. The person should be highly execution-oriented, proactive and comfortable managing multiple vendors and projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept to launch.
• Coordinate with R&D, Product, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, Packaging and Marketing teams.
• Manage product samples, trials, testing, iterations and approvals.
• Identify, evaluate and onboard new vendors/manufacturers.
• Develop and maintain a strong vendor network for products and packaging.
• Coordinate with vendors for samples, quotations, specifications, MOQ, costing and lead times.
• Negotiate with vendors on pricing, MOQ, timelines and commercial terms.
• Manage end-to-end packaging development including bottles, jars, pouches, boxes, labels and cartons.
• Coordinate packaging sampling, artwork, testing, revisions and final approvals.
• Track project timelines, milestones, dependencies and deliverables.
• Identify delays and bottlenecks and proactively drive resolution.
• Manage multiple NPD projects simultaneously.
• Support cost optimisation, vendor comparison and commercial feasibility.
• Maintain project trackers and provide regular updates to stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

• 4-6 years of experience in NPD, Product Development, Project Management, Procurement, Packaging Development or Vendor Management.
• Experience in D2C, FMCG, Nutrition, Wellness, Beauty, Food, Personal Care or Consumer Products preferred.
• Strong experience managing vendors and external manufacturing partners.
• Proven experience in new vendor identification and development.
• Strong follow-up, coordination and execution skills.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and ownership mindset.
• Strong Excel / Google Sheets / project tracking skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.

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