Production & Procurement Intern

own the backend of the brand

Production & Procurement Intern

You will be responsible for:

• Handling raw material & packaging vendors
• Overseeing day-to-day production (with occasional visits to the manufacturing unit)
• Supporting new product launches from a production side
• Maintaining inventory, formulations, and costing records
• Ensuring we never go out of stock on key SKUs

background or strong interest in cosmetic chemistry, R&D, or cosmetic production

• Coordinate with existing vendors for 

  raw materials, fragrances, actives, and packaging

  .
• Source and evaluate 

  new vendors

   on platforms like 

  IndiaMART

   and through direct outreach.
• Request quotations, compare pricing, MOQs, and quality before finalising.
• Maintain a 

  vendor database

   with contact details, prices, lead times, and terms.
• Follow up with vendors for 

  timely deliveries

  , samples, and documentation (COA, MSDS, etc.).

• Coordinate with 

  third-party manufacturing units

   and labs for ongoing and upcoming batches.
• Plan and share 

  batch schedules

   based on inventory requirements and sales forecasts.
• Make 

  occasional visits to nearby manufacturing units

   to:
• Monitor production
• Check batch quality/consistency
• Ensure correct implementation of formulations and SOPs
• Track production timelines and flag any delays or issues early.

• Maintain an organised 

  master sheet of all formulations

   for each product (version control, changes, and approvals).
• Work closely with lab/R&D partners to:
• Discuss new product ideas
• Support in sampling, iteration, and stability feedback
• Keep records of 

  trial batches, stability results, and feedback

  .
• Support in creating 

  basic product technical sheets

   and handover notes for marketing and operations.

• Maintain updated 

  raw material & packaging cost sheets

  .
• Work out 

  per-unit costing

   for each product (including RM, packaging, labour, logistics to warehouse, etc.).
• Share cost insights to support 

  pricing, offer planning, and margin discussions

  .
• Identify opportunities to 

  optimise costs

   without compromising quality (alternative vendors, pack sizes, etc.).

• Maintain 

  real-time stock reports

   of:
• Raw materials
• Packaging materials
• Finished goods (by SKU)
• Track consumption patterns and 

  forecast inventory

   based on:
• Sales trends
• Seasonality
• Planned campaigns & launches
• Raise 

  purchase requirements / indents

   in advance to avoid stock-outs.
• Coordinate with warehouse/operations to keep 

  physical vs system stock

   aligned.

• Support the founder/marketing team in 

  turning product ideas into production-ready SKUs

  .
• Coordinate samples, changes, and approvals with labs/manufacturers.
• Ensure all 

  raw materials, packaging, labels, and compliances

   are ready before launch.
• Maintain timelines and checklists for product launch readiness from the production side.

• Coordinate basic 

  quality checks

   on incoming raw materials and finished goods (visual checks, leakage, lab reports where applicable).
• Help maintain 

  records required for cosmetic compliance

   (batches, labels, RM sources, etc.).
• Report any consistent quality issues to the founder and manufacturing partner.

• Create and maintain 

  simple trackers in Excel/Google Sheets

   for:
• RM & packaging inventory
• Production plan
• Vendor list & price history
• Formulations & trials
• Suggest process improvements to 

  reduce chaos and last-minute firefighting

  .

Must-Haves:

• Prior experience (even 6–12 months) in 

  production, R&D, cosmetic manufacturing, cosmetic lab, or related role

• OR
• Academic background / strong interest in 

  Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, or cosmetic formulation

  .

Skills & Traits:

• Basic understanding of 

  cosmetic formulations, raw materials, and stability

   (oils, butters, surfactants, salts, actives, fragrances, etc.).
• Good with 

  Excel/Google Sheets

   – comfortable maintaining trackers and doing basic calculations.
• Strong follow-up skills and ability to 

  coordinate with multiple stakeholders

   (vendors, labs, factories, internal team).
• Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a 

  fast-paced startup environment

  .
• Ability to travel for 

  occasional visits to nearby manufacturing/packaging units

  .

Internship Details

• Type:

   Full-time Internship (On-site)

• Duration:

   3 months (extendable based on mutual fit)

• Stipend:

   As per company policy (to be discussed during interview)

• Growth:

   Strong performers may be offered a 

  full-time role in production/procurement

   post-internship.