Perfora is a unique and innovative brand that is disrupting the oral care category. Within 3 years, Perfora has carved out a strong brand name in the oral care space and is the largest digital-first oral care brand. Our vision is to improve oral hygiene for millions of Indian consumers.
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented
Packaging Manager
to lead and manage all aspects of packaging across our product portfolio. This role is critical to ensuring the timely development, quality, compliance, and availability of packaging materials. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with design, marketing, procurement, R&D, and supply chain teams to ensure packaging is aligned with brand aesthetics, functional requirements, and cost targets.
Responsibilities
1. Packaging Development & Execution
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Lead end-to-end packaging development for new product launches and existing product enhancements.
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Collaborate with product development and R&D teams to determine packaging feasibility, material compatibility, and functionality.
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Work with external vendors to source, prototype, and test new packaging materials and structures.
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Ensure packaging meets sustainability goals, shelf-life requirements, and regulatory compliance.
2. Artwork & Design Coordination
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Manage the artwork approval process across departments (Legal, Marketing, Product).
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Maintain version control and ensure regulatory declarations are up to date.
3. Vendor Management & Onboarding
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Identify, evaluate, and onboard new packaging vendors for materials like cartons, labels, bottles, jars, tubes, shrink sleeves, etc.
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Negotiate commercial terms, develop SLAs, and build strong relationships with key packaging suppliers.
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Continuously assess vendor performance on quality, cost, timelines, and service.
4. Inventory & Procurement Coordination
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Collaborate with the supply chain and procurement teams to ensure optimal stock levels of all packaging SKUs.
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Monitor packaging inventory across manufacturing locations and third-party units to avoid stockouts or overstocking.
5. Quality & Compliance
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Ensure all packaging materials meet internal quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
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Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for packaging-related quality issues in production or the market.
Requirements
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Bachelor s degree in Packaging Technology
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3-5 years of experience in packaging management, preferably in the FMCG industry.
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Strong knowledge of various packaging materials (plastic, paperboard, laminates, etc.) and printing processes.
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Experience in artwork development, quality assurance, and vendor sourcing.
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Excellent project management, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple SKUs in a fast-pace
About Perfora:
Perfora is co-founded by Jatan Bawa and Tushar Khurana who cumulatively have more than 10+ years of experience across consumer internet and consumer brands. They met in 2016 on a train journey named Jagriti Yatra and have known each other since then.
Perfora is backed by marquee institutional investors like RPSG Capital Ventures, and Sauce.VC , Lotus Herbals Family Office, Ship Rocket Ventures, and celebrated entrepreneurs. The brand believes in adding value to the lives of everyday consumers and is conscious of its impact on the environment.
You can read more about the brand on the website - www.perforacare.com
Perfora is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
