Career Opportunities: Senior Packaging Technologist (Corporate) (88574)
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Elevate your career as a Senior Packaging Technologist in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with Almarai, the leading dairy and food manufacturer in the MENA region.
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The Company
Almarai is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy and the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company.
Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai Company is ranked as the #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region and is a market leader in all its categories across the GCC.
Almarai currently employs over 40,000 employees servicing some 220,000 retail outlets across GCC, Egypt and Jordan and has reported net income of SAR 2.31 Billion on sales of SAR 20.97 Billion in 2024.
For more details, please visit our website –www.almarai.com.
An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Packaging Technologist to join our team and play a key role in driving packaging innovation across Almarai’s diverse product portfolio.
In this role, you will lead the development, evaluation, and implementation of packaging solutions, ensuring successful introduction of new packaging specifications across the business and supplier network.
You will also support New Product Development (NPD) initiatives and act as the Packaging Development Lead on promotional packaging projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the introduction and implementation of new packaging specifications across Almarai and its suppliers
- Plan, execute, and report on packaging trials to ensure optimal performance and feasibility
- Provide technical expertise in packaging design, materials selection, and functionality
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including NPD, Procurement, Quality, and Operations
- Identify and resolve packaging-related challenges, including logistics and supply chain constraints
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in packaging technologies and sustainability
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging, Engineering, Food Technology, or a related field
- Professional certification or diploma in Packaging Technology is preferred
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in packaging development and implementation within FMCG, food, or beverage industry
- Strong experience in conducting and managing packaging trials
- Solid knowledge of packaging materials, design principles, and supply chain considerations
- Excellent communication skills with strong command of English (written and spoken)
- Proven track record of delivering results and managing stakeholders effectively
- Almarai offers a competitive package, generous leave, medical coverage, discretionary bonus, training, and development etc.
- This is a great opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering an excellent remuneration and benefits package.
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