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, DKNY, Donna Karan, Dunhill, 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.
Our growing company is searching for a Director, Packaging Engineering & Sourcing to join our team in New York, NY. This position will lead packaging development and sourcing initiatives for our fragrance portfolio, as well as oversee the development and execution of new packaging solutions. This position collaborates with internal cross-functional teams, external partners, and suppliers to ensure alignment and integration of packaging strategies and projects.
This position is based in office from Mondays-Thursdays, and remote on Fridays.
Responsibilities :
- Lead the Packaging Development and Sourcing team of direct reports responsible for all innovation/new launch and on-going value analysis and brand health initiatives across the brand portfolio
- Provides comprehensive feasibility and influence of each concept or package in terms of manufacturability, cost of goods, investments, and preliminary lead times relevant to each brand
- Works with outside vendor and subcontracting partners to define specifications, design criteria, quality parameters, and expectations from component production through filling and assembly
- Manages long term contracts and agreements for tooling and capacity commitments alongside Supply Chain team
- Works with Marketing and Operations teams to execute and realize new strategic opportunities to the company portfolio while meeting target COGs, tooling budgets, and supply chain strategies
- Responsible for recommendation of sourcing and supply chain strategy within a global portfolio of vendors to the leadership team
- Evaluates risks and develop clear mitigation plans to leadership team
- Drives innovation by presenting new packaging concepts, technologies, and market trends both within and outside of the industry
- Supports on-going business through vendor relationships in support of Material Planning team to ensure component availability and stock coverage
Required Education/Experience:
- BS degree in Package Engineering or related field
- Minimum 8+ years in the beauty industry, with proven innovation development experience in fragrance categories
Required Qualifications :
- Technical competency in analysis of geometric objects in 2D/3D, including understanding of clearances, fit and finish of packaging components and subcomponents
- Comprehensive knowledge of materials used in the construction and manufacturing of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging, including knowledge of decorating techniques and materials. Direct fragrance packaging (glass, injection, aluminum, and decorations) required
- Comprehensive knowledge of test methods used to validate component/package performance
- Must be able to adapt to change and integrate the changes into various moving parts to deliver a quality product in a timely manner.
- Leadership and Team management experience
- 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.