Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and validate customer requests and requirements from the Marketing team, ensuring accuracy and completeness by verifying details and gathering any missing information.
• Monitor and follow up on all sampling requests necessary for product development.
• Collaborate with suppliers to prepare and release a comprehensive retro-timing schedule based on received information.
• Request color samples and customized range boards as needed.
• Develop and specify packaging components (primary, secondary, tertiary) required for the final product, ensuring alignment with supplier timelines.
• Complete all necessary documentation for product codification to facilitate packaging orders.
• Finalize technical specifications for review and approval by suppliers, and ensure they are communicated to Quality Control.
• Perform aesthetic and dimensional inspections on all developed products prior to customer submission, coordinating with suppliers to resolve any issues.
• Track artwork development and work with suppliers to reach consensus on the most feasible technical solutions, proposing alternatives if necessary.
• Engage with suppliers on technical matters related to quality and production issues, supporting Quality Control, Procurement, and representing Intercos’ interests.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of supplier capabilities to effectively challenge and negotiate in favor of Intercos when required.

DEPARTMENT AND REPORTING STRUCTURE

• Reports to: Packaging Development Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge: Background in consumer packaging and flexible packaging.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year in packaging development preferred.
• Skills & Abilities:
• Strong curiosity and eagerness to learn.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.

TRAINING PROGRAM

• For comprehensive onboarding, refer to PGA 06 – Orientation of New Employees.

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