Business Partner - Packaging Executive

Position :Business Partner - Packaging Executive Location: Mumbai Job Type : Onsite(6 months) Category : FMCG Role & responsibilities 1) To handle projects under the guidance of Packaging development Manager and assist in other major projects . 2) Manage assigned primary and secondary packaging projects, with minimal guidance, working with Marketing and the cross-functional project team, ensuring packaging is fit for purpose to meet the packaging brief, and to be delivered on time, in full. 3) Eff ectively communicate with multiple functions and external parties to ensure relevant Packaging activities adhere to Project timelines. 4) Evaluate and qualify packaging components using both established protocols, and where appropriate, design new ones. 5) Conduct component evaluation, testing to generate action standards, test methods and specifi cations. 6) To manage good technical data records project data, specifi cations, test results, transit reports. 7) To develop and test packaging in accordance with the Global Packaging Process 8) Identify cost saving opportunities and get endorsement from Marketing and cross-functional teams. 9) Regular and frequent interaction with all functional teams (Packaging Innovation, Marketing, Supply Chain and Procurement). 10) Actively follow through the work streams of moving the non-recyclable packaging material into recyclable structures, packaging formats. Preferred candidate profile B tech/PG in Packaging from SIES/IIP. Experience: Min. 2 + years experience, FMCG, Pharma , F & B related industries. Working knowledge on the range of Packaging Materials- Tube laminates, Rigids, Paper & Paperboard. Understanding of polymer technology, polymers, properties and their applications. Packaging cost drivers. Flexibility in work style to be able to manage several projects simultaneously. Good Communication, co-ordination skills. Project Management skills. Domestic travel would be reqd. to visit suppliers/ trials. Education: Science or Engineering