Packaging and Sourcing Manager

Job Overview:

As a Packaging and Sourcing Manager at Sunday Riley, you will have a multifaceted role responsible for designing innovative packaging solutions and managing the sourcing of packaging materials. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the efficient and sustainable delivery of our products to customers while minimizing costs and environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Packaging Responsibilities:

• Design and Innovation: Develop and design packaging solutions that are functional, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable, considering factors such as product protection, shipping efficiency, and recyclability.
• Material Selection: Evaluate and select packaging materials based on their environmental impact, cost-effectiveness, and suitability for the product.
• Prototyping and Testing: Create prototypes and conduct testing to ensure packaging meets quality and safety standards, making improvements as necessary.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay up to date with packaging regulations and certifications to ensure compliance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, and logistics, to align packaging design with product goals and branding.

Sourcing Management Responsibilities:

• Supplier Management: Identify, assess, and manage suppliers for packaging materials, including negotiating contracts and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Cost Optimization: Continuously analyze pricing, market trends, and supplier performance to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Develop and implement sustainable sourcing strategies for packaging materials, aligning with company sustainability goals.
• Risk Management: Monitor and mitigate risks in the supply chain, including supply disruptions and price fluctuations.
• Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes related to packaging materials.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the packaging sourcing budget, tracking expenses and ensuring cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in packaging engineering, supply chain management, or a related field
• Proven experience in packaging and sourcing
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, design principles, and sustainability practices.
• Proficiency in procurement software and packaging design tools.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to packaging materials.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

This role offers the opportunity for interested candidates to work in an ever-changing growing company that is passionate about its products. Operating within a fast-moving industry and dynamic category, the successful candidate will find at Sunday Riley the open, creative and collaborative work environment everyone seeks for themselves.

EEO

Sunday Riley actively creates a culture of inclusivity and respects that diversity in the workplace leads to a positive and stronger team. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all employees, contractors, and prospective employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other criteria protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Social And Environmental Responsibilities

We produce the best products possible, and never sacrifice quality or effectiveness for financial gain. We are committed to promoting Human Rights, including equality, diversity in the workplace, and inclusivity of products. We provide the highest-level customer care, customer experience, and attention to customer safety. We strive to meet sustainability goals and initiatives, for a cleaner planet. Our company’s social and environmental goals are as strong as our employees’ awareness and performance towards those goals. We are mission-driven and expect our employees to be accountable and aligned with our company value