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Job Description Job Purpose: With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people - we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don't believe in the one size fits all approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future. To support our ambitious growth agenda, the Beauty and Wellbeing category is looking for an experienced Global Packaging Specialist to help support our future capabilities by tapping on the 3 key critical strategic pillars - Desirability, Efficiency and Sustainability. The candidate should have exposure to polymers, paper, tube packaging, flexible sachet formats and machine/material interface. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver packaging that meets consumer expectations, manufacturing feasibility, and Unilever's sustainability goals. Responsibilities: . Assist in the technical development of primary packaging formats, especially paper, laminate tubes, co-extruded structures, labels and flexible sachets . Apply deep knowledge of polymer science to optimize material selection for performance, recyclability, and cost . Conduct lab-scale experiments and collaborate with suppliers to validate packaging performance (e.g., barrier properties, seal integrity, drop tests, transit trials) . Support global innovation projects by contributing to packaging design, specification development, and supplier engagement . Work closely with local teams to ensure packaging is fit for local market needs and manufacturing capabilities . Contribute to the creation of global technical specifications and transfer packages . Participate in sustainability initiatives by exploring sustainable polymers, monomaterial structures, and lightweighting opportunities . Collaborate with the Artwork Excellence team to ensure packaging compatibility with design and regulatory requirements . Maintain documentation and communicate findings through high-quality reports and presentations . Should have working knowledge on machine-material interface w.r.t packaging manufacturing and runnability on filling lines. . Should have inclination on digital tools and its application to the portfolio to unlock efficiency. . Inclination towards consumers to convert insights into opportunities. Key Interfaces: . Global Brand Marketing . Country Packaging Teams . Global & Local Supply Chain . Procurement Teams . Packaging Suppliers & Moulders . R&D (Formulation, Processing, CTI) . Artwork Excellence Team . Global Packaging Capability Team . External supplier ecosystem Key Skills: . Sound knowledge in polymer chemistry, material science, and packaging engineering . Hands-on experience with tube packaging and flexible laminate structures . Analytical mindset with ability to interpret lab data and translate into actionable insights . Effective communicator in English . Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude . Passion for sustainability and innovation . Familiarity with packaging validation protocols and manufacturing processes Relevant Experience: . Bachelor's or master's degree in Packaging Technology, Polymer Science, Materials Engineering, or related field . 2 to 3 years of experience in convertor experience (flexibles and tubes) or packaging development within beauty, personal care in FMCG sectors . Working knowledge on testing, along with strong emphasis on creating robust specifications. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.