Inventory & Packaging Associate - AWJ Demo

As our new Packaging Coordinator, you will assist the Sourcing Manager/Director of Commercialization with coordinating and ordering for all aspects of packaging for new product launches. You will manage global vendor relationships, track project statuses, request and track packaging samples and placing PO once sample is approved, and collaborate with our design team to ensure packaging quality is up to par.

The Packaging Coordinator’s duties will include but not be limited to the following:

* Vendor management

a. Email and weekly calls

b. Holding vendors accountable to timelines

c. Meeting quality expectations

* Consistently follow up with vendors tracking die-lines and milestones related to samples, press production dates, press runs, press checks, shipping and tracking numbers

* Access most efficient shipping and track on time deliveries

* In partnership with the Sourcing Manager, identify key domestic suppliers

* Assisting in developing standard processes, reports and metrics; verifying and addressing compliance, participating in continuous improvement projects

* In partnership with marketing and brand, drive entire development process from concept to final sample approval

* Upon sample approval, placing orders with vendors and working with Sourcing Manager to determine/approve cost, quantity and arrival date

* Work closely cross functionally with finance, brand, production, marketing and sales

Bachelor’s Degree in business, operations or management. Work experience considered in lieu of degree

* Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills

* Strong project management skills

* A solid working knowledge of production/print and processes (die-lines, finishes, sizing, color)

* Skilled at reading artwork files: Die-lines, spec sheets, tooling specs

* Cannabis packaging experience is crucial

* Highly organized

* Team player and positive collaborator