Packaging Head - FMCG

About the role

This role involves designing and developing designing and packaging through a strategic sourcing lens, for a portfolio of product cutting across categories like - Staples, FMCG Food, Non Food & General Merchandise

Key Responsibilities :

1. Packaging Development :

- Carefully select, develop & execute packaging for a comprehensive portfolio of consumer packs under Staples, Food & Beverage, Home & Personal Care and General Merchandise. Packaging Sourcing.

- Finalize & optimize the packaging specs for the entire range to provide further sharpness to the product cost competitiveness.

2. Packaging Sourcing & Commercials

- Devise a strategic sourcing & vendor onboarding plan across categories while constantly evaluating the regionalisation of sourcing for better serviceability.

- Drive open book / cost plus sourcing practice to improve buying efficiency leading to improved margin delivery.

- Demonstrate high control on development, sourcing & safe keeping of packaging developments capital investments in packaging

3. Packaging QC

- Ensure the delivery of finished packaging quality as per design.

- Build a system to manage & control the packaging quality delivery consistently across the product vendors network.

4. Vendor Selection & Management :

- Develop a network of packaging manufacturing partners across the country to effectively source products at most competitive prices for each product.

- Establish and maintain strong relationships with supplying partners to negotiate favourable terms for the organisation on all sourcing & service aspects.

5. Maintain Competitive Edge :

- Track industry trends & activities to stay ahead in the game and maintain the edge.

- Stay informed and updated on the emerging packaging trends to facilitate innovation, better product design and development.

6. Stakeholder Management:

- Work closely & collaborate with the cross functional team (Product, Quality, Brand, Legal, Compliance, etc.) to achieve the own brand portfolio's growth aspirations.