Executive – Formulations

Job Title: Executive – Formulations (Value Engineering & Packaging)
Experience Required:
2–4 Years
Location:
Mumbai
Department:
R&D / Product Development
Reports To:
Manager / Head – R&D & Innovation
Role Overview
We are looking for a Formulation Executive to support value engineering and cost optimization projects across formulations and packaging. The role involves reformulating existing products with cost-effective alternatives, evaluating raw material substitutions, conducting stability and compatibility studies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. This is a hands-on role suited for candidates with strong formulation knowledge and a keen eye for detail, who can contribute to technical trials, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Value Engineering & Reformulation
• Assist in analyzing existing formulations and packaging to identify cost drivers.
• Conduct trials using alternate ingredients, packaging materials, or processes to optimize costs without compromising quality.
• Technical Testing & Validation
• Perform stability studies, compatibility testing, and product performance evaluations on revised formulations and packaging.
• Document results and share technical findings with the manager / project lead.
• Raw Material & Packaging Support
• Work with procurement and suppliers to collect technical data and samples of alternate raw materials and packaging.
• Benchmark new materials and assess their suitability through lab trials.
• Cross-functional Support
• Collaborate with QA, regulatory, and packaging teams during trials and validation.
• Support implementation of approved formulation changes in pilot and production scale.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain accurate trial records, lab notebooks, formulation revisions, and evaluation reports.
• Follow internal standards and global cosmetic regulations (BIS, FDA, EU, ISO).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's / Master's in Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in cosmetic / personal care / pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Knowledge of ingredient functionalities, stability testing, and basic analytical methods.
• Familiarity with cosmetic regulatory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and documentation skills.
• Passion for formulations and product optimization.
• Quick learner with strong execution capability.
• Ability to work independently on lab trials with minimal supervision.
• Team player, collaborative, and open to cross-functional learning.
• High sense of responsibility and ownership of assigned tasks.

About Company
Founded in 2011, Purplle has emerged as one of India's premier omnichannel beauty destinations, redefining the way millions shop for beauty. With 1,000+ brands, 60,000+ products, and over 7 million monthly active users, Purplle has built a powerhouse platform that seamlessly blends online and offline experiences.

Expanding its footprint in 2022, Purplle introduced 6,000+ offline touchpoints and launched 100+ stores, strengthening its presence beyond digital. Beyond hosting third-party brands, Purplle has successfully scaled its own D2C powerhouses—FACES CANADA, Good Vibes, Carmesi, Purplle, and NY Bae—offering trend-driven, high-quality beauty essentials.

What sets Purplle apart is its technology driven hyper-personalized shopping experience. By curating detailed user personas, enabling virtual makeup trials, and delivering tailored product recommendations based on personality, search intent, and purchase behavior, Purplle ensures a unique, customer-first approach.

In 2022, Purplle achieved unicorn status, becoming India's 102nd unicorn, backed by an esteemed group of investors including ADIA, Kedaara, Premji Invest, Sequoia Capital India, JSW Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Verlinvest, Blume Ventures, and Paramark Ventures.

With a 3,000+ strong team and an unstoppable vision, Purplle is set to lead the charge in India's booming beauty landscape, revolutionizing the way the nation experiences beauty.