Packaging Development Executive

Talent Corner Hr Services; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Corner Hr Services is looking for a Merchandizing Executive - Product Development (Apparel Trims) in Navi Mumbai. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in merchandising or product development within the apparel and packaging industry.

This position involves responsibilities such as developing product prototypes, managing project timelines, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Candidates must have excellent English communication skills and a strong command of project management practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Merchandising/Product Development in Apparel/Textile/Printing & Packaging.
• Project management experience required.
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to relocate to Navi Mumbai.

Responsibilities

• Develop labels and packaging products.
• Create mock-ups and visuals for approvals.
• Arrange mock-ups for product testing.
• Collaborate with relevant departments for production.
• Resolve technical issues in manufacturing.
• Conduct costing and negotiate prices.
• Oversee manufacturing performance and quality.
• Conduct pre-development meetings.

Skills

Project management

Costing

Product Development

Communication

Computer literacy

ERP systems

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/management

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Position: Merchandizing Executive - Product Development (Apparel Trims)

Company: US based MNC

Location: Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented professional with Apparel Merchandizing & Product Development expertise in labels & trims and structural packaging products. This role requires hands‑on experience in Costing, Product Development, Project Management, and Account/Brand Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Development: Develop labels and packaging products as per set specifications and guidelines.
• Mock-ups & Product Approvals: Create mock-ups and visual designs and work with Account managers for necessary product approvals.
• Testing & Compliance: Arrange the approved mock-ups for required product testing.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with other relevant departments to ensure the product are developed and deployed for commercial production.
• Technical Issue Resolution: Analyse and resolve technical issues related to components, packaging, manufacturing methods, and performance.
• Costing & Negotiation: Conduct costing for new developments and negotiate best prices from suppliers.
• Manufacturing Oversight: Ensure that manufacturing performance and quality goals are met during new developments.
• Pre-development Meetings: Arrange and conduct pre-development meetings with relevant stakeholders, document discussions, and share minutes of meetings.
• Effective Communication: Effectively communicate with all relevant stakeholders related to product development and deployment.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A minimum 3 years of experience in Merchandising/ Product Development in Apparel/ Textile/ Printing & Packaging.
• Prior experience in project management is essential.
• Bachelors degrees in business administration/management would be a plus.
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal, is essential.
• High level of computer literacy and MS Office.
• Familiarity with integrated ERP systems; experience with SAP is preferred.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Navi Mumbai.