Associate Manager, Package Engineering – Beauty & Wellness

goop • Santa Monica, CA

39d • $85,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Goop is looking for an experienced Associate Manager, Packaging Engineer for the goop Beauty & Wellness product lines to manage all sourcing aspects of both new product launches as well as ongoing componentry replenishment. You are highly organized, forward thinking, a planner, and have a network of trusted vendors. You are a great communicator, both internally and externally with partners, and are skilled at shifting priorities based on business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Engineering or related technical degree
• 3+ years’ experience in Beauty Supply Chain or tangent CPG Supply Chain
• Strong existing componentry and factory vendor base
• Strong relationships with vendors globally
• Attention to detail and proven problem solver
• Strong project management and organizational skills with excellent follow up
• Must be an excellent team player with strong analytical, negotiating and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing RFQ and package engineering for new product launches, promotional projects and portfolio maintenance and optimization.
• Partner with Product Development team and Designer to approve all packaging, artwork and facilitate the process.
• Source all packaging components including tooling, primary components, and secondary cartons, negotiate terms and costs with primary vendors and suppliers.
• Partner with Supply Chain team(s) to manage vendor relations and proactively identify issues and work cross-functionally to resolve these issues.
• Develop technical dossier of componentry, including technical specifications, testing qualification plans and certificates.
• Track all key milestones to ensure due dates are met for production and distribution. Resolve all timeline issues and negotiate with appropriate teams and vendors to keep the project back on track.
• Partner with Head of Supply chain and NPD leaders to understand and anticipate technical needs against the timeline capabilities required to deliver business objectives; prepare updated timeline plans and forecasts to inform key people choices and initiatives.
• Ensure all packaging is designed and executed to yield an excellent customer experience, including meeting goop sustainability standards, brand aesthetics standards, and any other pertinent quality and compliance specifications.
• Support leaders in identifying performance metrics and standards and providing process optimization opportunities.

Benefits

• Generous health benefits package, fertility benefits and paid parental leave.
• “goopcation” paid company summer break, generous goop discounts, special offers with brand partners, access to custom lifestyle resources and events, and a beautiful workspace in Santa Monica

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level