Packaging – Subject Matter Expert (SME)

We’re looking for a Subject Matter Expert who can drive smart, sustainable, and compliant packaging solutions powered by data.

Role Overview

As a Packaging & Data Analytics SME, you will be responsible for driving packaging development across product categories (FMCG, Food, eCommerce, etc.), while analyzing key data to enhance quality, reduce costs, and improve sustainability outcomes. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging excellence from concept to execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development, optimization & sustainability initiatives
• Select and validate packaging materials & formats (primary to tertiary)
• Analyze packaging failures & drive DPMO reduction
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, Sourcing, Design, Regulatory)
• Manage packaging specs, mock-ups & artwork compliance
• Ensure ISTA 6 & regulatory compliance
• Drive packaging cost benchmarking & vendor engagement

Data & Analytics Focus

• Build dashboards to track packaging costs, damage, & KPIs
• Analyze failure trends & provide data-backed recommendations
• Leverage analytics/ML to drive continuous improvement

What You’ll Need

• 5+ yrs in Packaging/Analytics in FMCG, Retail, or eCom
• Degree in Packaging Tech / Materials / Data Analytics
• Proficient in Excel, Power BI/Tableau, SQL; Python a plus
• Strong knowledge of packaging compliance (FSSAI, Legal Metrology, EPR)

Preferred

• Experience with sustainable packaging
• Familiarity with ISTA, ArtiosCAD, TOPS
• Exposure to AI/ML in quality or defect prediction

Ready to shape the future of smart packaging? Apply now!

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Application Question(s):

• What is your notice period in days?
• Are you open to working in a contractual role based in Bengaluru?
• Have you worked with ISTA 6 standards, SIOC packaging, or similar packaging compliance protocols?

• Are you proficient in Advance Excel?
• Are you proficient in Power Bi?
• Do you have experience in E-commerce?
• Are you proficient in SQL?

Work Location: In person