Packaging Engineering Manager

Part of the Interparfums group founded in 1982, Interparfums USA develops, manufactures and distributes prestige perfumes and cosmetics as the exclusive worldwide licensee for Abercrombie & Fitch, Anna Sui, Donna Karan, DKNY, Graff, GUESS, Hollister, MCM, Oscar de la Renta, Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo and Ungaro. Through its global distribution network, the Company’s products are sold in over 120 countries.

The Manager, Packaging Engineering & Sourcing will manage, develop and launch new product and packaging solutions into the market, in addition to cost saving initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities. To succeed in this role, you will have a technical background in Packaging Engineering, understand various fragrance packaging materials and configurations, and are able to execute multiple projects at once on various brands.

This position is based in office from Mondays-Thursdays, and remote on Fridays.

Responsibilities:

• Provides comprehensive feasibility and influence of each concept or package in terms of manufacturability, cost of goods, investments, and preliminary lead times
• Works with outside vendor and subcontracting partners to define specifications, design criteria, quality parameters, and expectations from component production through filling and assembly
• Responsible for recommendation of sourcing and supply chain strategy within a global portfolio of vendors
• Ensures all programs meet the needs of the Brand while maintaining design, quality, cost, functionality, manufacturability objectives, and on time delivery
• Evaluates risks and develop clear mitigation plans to the Operations team
• Drives innovation by presenting new packaging concepts, technologies, and market trends both within and outside of the industry to continuously support innovation
• Supports on-going business to ensure stock coverage
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related field
• 3+ years in of packaging development and engineering experience within Fragrance or Beauty industries
• Experience with sourcing is a strong plus

Required Skills

• Relevant understanding of packaging manufacturing, contract manufacturing production processes
• Technical competency and materials knowledge including but not limited to: injection molding, glass forming and decoration, dispensing systems, and folding carton/rigid box design
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation; comfortable and credible with both internal and external partners
• Self-starter who will thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Possess a strong sense of urgency and ability to multi-task and pivot

We Offer:

• An entrepreneurial career with a dynamic environment where all voices are heard and appreciated
• Low hierarchy with high visibility to C-Suite on a regular basis
• A growing company with a proven track record of solid financial stability
• Bonus opportunity based on personal and business performance
• Paid time off policies including vacation, holiday, and sick days
• 401K plus company match
• Robust healthcare, insurance, and benefit options
• Options to support development, including complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning

Interparfums USA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state or federal law.