Manager, Package Engineering – Beauty & Wellness

About You  

Goop is looking for an experienced Manager, Packaging Engineer for the goop Beauty & Wellness product lines to manage all sourcing aspects of both new product launches as well as ongoing componentry replenishment. You are highly organized, a forward thinking and planner, and have a network of trusted vendors. You are a great communicator, both internally and externally with partners, and are skilled are shifting priorities based on business need.  

About The Role 

The Manager, Packaging Engineer will be responsible for going out to bid on new product launch raw materials, componentry, and secondary componentry; ensuring we have the most appropriate tooling or stock packaging for our prestige brand.  

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead the Sourcing RFQ and Package Engineering for new product launches, promotional projects and reforms to replenishment orders for Goop Beauty. 
• Partner with Product Development team and Designer to approve all packaging, artwork and facilitate the process. 
• Present packaging options from various vendors that meet our cost targets and launch milestones. 
• Source all packaging components including tooling, primary components, and secondary cartons, negotiate terms and costs with primary vendors and suppliers. 
• Partner with Senior Sourcing Manager to manage vendor relations and proactively identify issues and work cross-functionally to resolve these issues. 
• Track all key milestones to ensure due dates are met for production and distribution. Resolve all timeline issues and negotiate with appropriate teams and vendors to keep the project back on track. 
• Partner with Head of Supply chain and NPD leaders to understand and anticipate beauty needs against the timeline capabilities required to deliver business objectives; prepare updated timeline plans and forecasts to inform key people choices and initiatives. 
• Ensure all packaging is designed and executed to meet ship test standards, goop sustainability standards, goop beauty aesthetics standards, and any other pertinent quality specifications 
• Support leaders in identifying performance metrics and standards and providing streamline opportunities. 
• Notify Product Development teams of critical issues and appropriate next steps. 
• Manage direct report and responsible for coaching, development and growth.  

Qualifications & Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Engineering or related technical degree 
• 5-7+ years’ experience in Beauty Supply Chain or tangent CPG Supply Chain 
• Strong existing componentry and factory vendor base 
• Strong relationships with vendors globally 
• Attention to detail and proven problem solver 
• Strong project management and organizational skills with excellent follow up 
• Must be an excellent team player with strong analytical, negotiating and communication skills  

FAQ  

• Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 + Equity. This is a full-time exempt role. Please note that this range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for the Los Angeles, CA based position. Goop, in good faith, reasonably expects to pay the position within this salary range. Goop provides the salary range in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. The actual base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience, training, knowledge and skills, and if the location of the job changes. 
• Benefits: Generous health benefits package, fertility benefits and paid parental leave.  
• Perks: “goopcation” paid company summer break, unlimited vacation, generous goop discounts, special offers with brand partners, access to custom lifestyle resources and events, and a beautiful workspace in Santa Monica  
• Work Philosophy: At goop we believe that creativity, innovation and camaraderie are essential to our business, our culture and our employee’s growth and development. With our Hybrid Work Policy, we are committed to promoting collaboration, productivity and employee well-being by maximizing the benefits of both in-person and remote work. We are in the office Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as Mondays for those within a 15-mile radius of our Santa Monica office.