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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Packaging Technologist APAC
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About this position
About this Position
- The Packaging Technologist is a data-driven role focused on packaging activity management across three critical pillars: data integrity, process efficiency, and compliance/sustainability.
- The candidate must possess strong attention to detail for high data accuracy, analytical thinking to interpret technical and regulatory data, and excellent project coordination skills. Collaboration is key, requiring clear communication with internal and external stakeholders. A background in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, or Supply Chain is required, along with experience in packaging development or data management and familiarity with dangerous goods regulations and systems like SAP.
What you´ll do
- Packaging Data & Artwork Management.
- Lead the creation and maintenance of regional Packaging Master Data to ensure accuracy and availability.
- Coordinate and execute packaging-related artwork steps across multiple product launches.
- Advise project teams on the selection of standardized packaging components to support efficient launches and minimize complexity. - Process, Tools, and Master Data Excellence.
- Drive improvements in time-to-market (T2M) by streamlining packaging data processes.
- Ensure proper documentation and support for qualification of new and modified packaging materials.
- Promote harmonized article creation processes (e.g., IPAS). - Sustainability Support.
- Contribute to regional packaging sustainability programs by ensuring accurate and up-to-date packaging master data.
- Support data gathering and reporting for regulatory and environmental impact metrics. - Regulatory Compliance.
- Support compliance of packaging and finished goods, with particular focus on dangerous goods regulations and regional requirements. - Cost Saving & Innovation Enablement.
- Collaborate with business and technical teams to support cost optimization and innovation projects through accurate data and smooth component onboarding. - Cross-functional Collaboration.
- Work closely with internal departments (e.g., R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing) and suppliers to align packaging component data, artwork, and compliance requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve data flow, reduce errors, and strengthen packaging operational excellence.
What makes you a good fit
- Degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Experience in packaging development, data management, or artwork coordination.
- Familiarity with packaging-related regulations, particularly for dangerous goods.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with SAP, PLM systems, or packaging databases is a plus.
- Fluent in English; other languages are an asset.
- Attention to Detail: Ensures high data accuracy and quality in master data and artwork handling.
- Project Coordination: Manages multiple projects and priorities effectively under time pressure.
- Analytical Thinking: Understands and interprets technical and regulatory packaging data with clarity.
- Collaboration: Works cross-functionally and communicates clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
- Digital & Systems Savvy: Comfortable using and learning PLM, SAP, and data management systems.
- Results Orientation: Takes initiative and delivers consistent, high-quality outcomes.
- Adaptability: Responds flexibly to changes in priorities, regulations, and business needs.
- Sustainability Awareness: Applies environmental and compliance thinking to packaging activities.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Comprehensive Group Insurance Scheme
- Annual Physical Examination
- Flexible Benefits cover for dependents
- Company Products Discount
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 25087789
Job Locations: China, Shanghai, Shanghai
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English. Should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company, you will be working with colleagues from all over the world, and English is our official company language. Generally, our recommendation is to please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact, it is our expectation that Henkel employees will want to grow and explore different career paths during their time with us. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and in two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
If I have questions regarding my application, who do I contact?
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