Packaging Specialist - Third Party

Packaging Specialist

Location - Gurugram

Employment Type - 12 months contract

Position Purpose

Support packaging material development, vendor onboarding, supply continuity, and project execution by coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders including Technical, Print Packaging, AG, Quality, SCM, Vendors, and Brand teams. The role will ensure timely project updates, successful packaging trials, audit compliance, and smooth introduction of new vendors and packaging materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and track packaging material projects, providing regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Technical, Print Packaging, AG, Brands, SCM, Quality, and vendors to ensure timely project execution.
• Support packaging material trials and validation activities for new vendor onboarding.
• Provide technical inputs during packaging trials and identify root causes, corrective actions, and improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with AG and Quality teams to evaluate trial results and implement improvements.
• Coordinate and support new vendor qualification and onboarding activities.
• Facilitate vendor audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations through collaboration with Quality and suppliers.
• Support development and implementation of supply planning SOPs for packaging materials.
• Partner with SCM teams to ensure uninterrupted supply planning for new vendors, promotional activities, and NPD (New Product Development) launches.
• Monitor project milestones, risks, timelines, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful delivery.
• Maintain project documentation, trial reports, audit records, and vendor qualification documents.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Educational background in Packaging Technology, Packaging Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in packaging materials, vendor development, packaging trials, and supply chain collaboration.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Key Competencies

• Packaging Development & Validation
• Vendor Qualification & Onboarding
• Audit Management & Compliance
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Coordination
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Risk Assessment & Problem Solving
• Communication & Influencing Skills