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.