Labelling Manager, TR Hainan DC

Description

With the opening of the new Hainan DC for TR, all volumes intended for the Chinese TR retailers will flow through the Hainan DC. In order to be able to deliver goods in China, they will need to be made 100% compliant with the CSAR regulations. ELC does have two types of products:

a) Touchless products that only require a secondary label

b) Late Stage products, that require primary and secondary labels

All these label artworks will need to be created and managed in line with HP validity and CSAR guidelines. Therefore, the purpose of the job can be summarized as:

•Manage end-to-end artwork creation, review and approval process in collaboration with Regulatory Affairs, Operations and external partner organizations.

•Maintain and track packaging artwork lifecycle and documents in appropriate labeling repository

•Responsible to implement and maintain artwork related change controls

•Responsible to create and maintain label rationalization strategy

•Create the label artworks based on the provided input (artwork size standardization, preparation of a label artwork template, etc.) for TR products WW, with emphasis on China

•Provide necessary label Master data for the relevant TR markets

•Propose process improvements to the existing process to introduce more automation

Key responsibilities:

•    Streamline and automate the label creation process.
•    Active participation in the development, evaluation and implementation of the label creation system.
•    Streamline and automate the label Master files.
•    Identify new opportunities to boost growth and implement them successfully in processes and procedures.
•    Ensure artwork is consistent, accurate and follows relevant regulatory guidelines.
•    Set up, manage and archive accurate artwork files and supply to relevant stakeholders.
•    Adapt existing artwork to alternative layouts and/or formats.
•    Partner with RA teams to obtain and align on accurate label content.
•    Collaborate with TR Regions to ensure label creation timelines align with product launch schedules.
•    Work closely with CS team to ensure label specifications support timely order processing capabilities.
•    Manage external vendor relationships by supplying approved artwork for printing and overseeing the final proofing stage to ensure accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or a Degree or certificate in Graphic Design, Product Design, or similar

• Business proficiency in English and Chinese, additional languages are an advantage

• Structured work approach
• Paying attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service an excellence-oriented personality
• Service and quality-minded
• Critical thinking to break down complex problems
• Creative problem-solving capabilities and analytical skills
• Drive to deliver: Agile and independent approach to work with a “can-do” attitude
• Able to set priorities and manage time efficiently
• Capacity to manage change
• Business acumen: Ability to grasp the bigger picture and to think “outside of the box”
• Office (Excel and artwork software) and general IT Affinity
• Flexible and independent individual with the ability to adapt (agility & flexibility) in a fast-growing environment
• To give respect and stimulate an environment where enthusiasm and positivism drive bonding
• Drive to excel, as a team and as an individual
• High energy to drive change with strong teamwork