Senior Analyst, Packaging Development

The Senior Analyst, Global Packaging Development is an independent technical contributor responsible for leading packaging development projects from concept through commercialization while continuing to build technical depth, business acumen, and leadership capability. As a trusted Packaging Development partner, the Senior Analyst independently manages a portfolio of projects across one or more brands or product categories, applying engineering judgment to deliver packaging solutions that strengthen brand identity, enhance the consumer experience, support sustainability goals, and meet business objectives. This role collaborates closely with Marketing, Design, Product Development, R&I, Brand Value Chain (BVC), Global Supplier Management (GSM), Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Sustainability, Material Science, Package Testing, and supplier partners to ensure packaging solutions achieve quality, functionality, manufacturability, cost, timing, and regulatory requirements.RESPONSABILITIES:Independently manage packaging development for assigned brands, product lines or initiatives, translating brand vision and creative intent into technically robust packaging solutions.Balance consumer experience, quality, manufacturability, sustainability, cost and launch timing when developing technical recommendations.Identify opportunities to improve packaging value, functionality, sustainability and consumer experience.Lead technical feasibility assessments for new packaging concepts, materials, dispensing systems, decoration technologies and manufacturing processes.Identify emerging technologies and supplier capabilities that support future packaging innovation.Collaborate with Design, Product Development, R&I and suppliers to optimize technical solutions while maintaining creative intent.Lead packaging development projects from concept through commercialization across the assigned portfolio.Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, technical specifications and engineering documentation.Coordinate supplier development, package testing and validation activities while identifying and mitigating technical, manufacturing, supplier and commercial risks.Drive value engineering initiatives that improve package performance while reducing cost, complexity and environmental impact.Act as the Packaging Development representative for assigned projects and build trusted relationships with internal cross-functional teams and supplier partners.Communicate technical recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Facilitate discussions that balance creative ambition, engineering feasibility and business objectives.Mentor Analysts, interns and new team members, supporting onboarding and technical development.Share technical knowledge, best practices and lessons learned to strengthen team capability and foster collaboration.Demonstrate leadership through influence, accountability, continuous improvement and technical expertise.Leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to support engineering analysis, technical research, documentation, project organization and productivity.Critically evaluate AI-generated outputs for technical accuracy, feasibility and business relevance, while promoting responsible use of emerging technologies.Apply strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, decoration technologies and testing methodologies while ensuring compliance with Company standards, regulatory requirements, sustainability objectives and PPWR expectations.POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline.3–5 years of professional experience.Strong technical knowledge and ability to develop technical recommendations for assigned projects.Experience in project planning and execution, engineering documentation and package specifications.Ability to coordinate suppliers, identify and mitigate routine technical risks and manage day-to-day project priorities.Strong understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, decoration technologies, testing methodologies and commercialization requirements.Ability to work independently while building strong relationships and influencing cross-functional stakeholders. Brand:Editions de Parfums Frédéric MalleJob Function:PackagingJob Sub-Function:DevelopmentAssignment Category:Fulltime-RegularDepartment:Packaging