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About OWN OWN (Only What’s Needed) is a people-led food and nutrition brand built on a simple idea: make the truth visible. We build products with fewer, better ingredients, and we make the proof (what’s inside, why it’s inside, what’s tested, how to verify) available in public. We’re not building a “marketing brand”. We’re building a movement where building with the public wins.About the Role We’re looking for a hands-on Packaging & Merchandising Executive with 2–4 years of experience in flexible packaging (pouches/laminates, food-grade materials) and merchandising sourcing (shakers, bottles, t-shirts, kits, giveaways). This role is field-heavy and requires extensive travel for packaging trials/runs, vendor visits, and manufacturing coordination for a fast-growing protein & food brand.Key Responsibilities A) Packaging Development (Primary) Own end-to-end execution ofPouch-based packaging(stand-up pouches, zipper pouches, sachets, mono/multi-layer laminates, etc) &Rigid packaging projects. Coordinate & develop the optimum packaging specs:material structure, GSM, barrier properties, seal integrity, COF/slip , perforations, tear notches, zippers, spouts (if needed). Ensure packaging compliance wrt Food safety, Packaging migration limits, EPR compliance, COA documentation, supplier declarations, etc. Work with internal stakeholders (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Design) to finalize: Develop dielines, managing artwork files, copy placement, batch coding placement pack sizes, fill weights, tolerances, and packaging SOPs Plan and executepackaging runs and trialsat vendor/manufacturer sites: sealing trials, drop tests, leak tests, print checks, coding checks Resolve Packaging machine related challenges and ensuring quality document issues and drive CAPA with suppliers Vendor management for laminates, pouches, labels, cartons, inserts: develop alternates, reduce lead times, negotiate MOQs, manage timelines Maintainpackaging BOMs, spec sheets, sample libraries, approvals, and change logs . Plan developments of sustainable packaging, scoops etc to ensure sustainable packaging can be launchedB) Merchandising (Secondary) Source and develop branded merchandise:shakers, sippers, protein scoops, t-shirts, gym towels, sachet kits, stickers, combo boxes , etc. Manage end-to-end merchandising lifecycle: sourcing, sampling, printing/branding method selection (screen, heat transfer, UV, emboss, etc.) costing, vendor negotiations, quality checks, delivery tracking Coordinate with marketing oncampaign timelinesand ensure merchandise aligns with brand and budget.C) On-ground Execution & Travel Travel extensively for: packaging trials/runs, vendor audits, manufacturing coordination, final QC approvals Be the point-person to ensure “what we approved” is “what gets delivered” on the shop floor.Required Skills & Experience (Must-Haves) 2–6 yearsexperience inflexible packaging(pouches/laminates) for food / nutrition / FMCG. Strong understanding offood-grade packaging materials , basic barrier concepts (moisture/oxygen), and practical on-ground packaging execution. Experience coordinating withpackaging converters, printers, laminate suppliers , and manufacturing plants. Comfortable withmerchandise sourcingand vendor management (freebies, kits, branded items). Highly organized: can managemultiple SKUs, vendors, samples, timelineswithout drops. Willingness totravel extensively(non-negotiable).Good-to-Haves Exposure toFSSAI labeling requirementsand artwork compliance checks. Experience withAmazon/e-commerce packagingconsiderations (damage prevention, unboxing experience). Basic understanding ofQA checks(seal strength, leakage, print rub resistance, barcode scannability).Traits We’re Looking For Entrepreneurial mindset, ownership mindset & a strong eye for detail Comfortable in factories and vendor sites; not a desk-only role Ability to negotiate & independently take chargeReporting & Location Team: Packaging / Operations (with cross-functional work with Marketing + Supply Chain + Quality) Location: Thane Travel: High / Frequent (30–60%+) depending on launches and runs