About Us FAE is a fast-growing D2C beauty brand based out of Mumbai. We conceptualise and create beauty products for everyone - bringing to our community a real, authentic and unfiltered representation of beauty with our innovative, effective and accessible cosmetic and skincare productsPosition Overview:We're looking for an NPD Executive to join the product team at our d2c beauty business as we rapidly expand our product portfolio. The NPD Executive will be working with the product development team to bring new cosmetics from concept to launch. This role involves color matching, quality control, and collaboration with various internal and external teams to ensure that products meet the brand's aesthetic, quality, and regulatory standards.SOW:Ideation & research of current beauty and personal care landscape to develop a cohesive product pipeline 12 months in advance of launchAnalyse consumer insights to understand and address product pain points, and write subsequent speck sheets for NPDEnd to end procurement for product development, R&D, and Production, included but not limited to manufacturers/vendors in the following categories:Cosmetic ContainersCarton/Outer Unit PackagingStructured PackagingMerchandise ManufacturingRaw Material ProcurementAct as the liaison between the design team and the vendors, facilitating the creation of sample prototypesCollect and monitor the development and production schedules, ensuring individual and team calendar deadlines are met.Production planning & negotiation for new and existing product launchesAssist with the preparation of seasonal milestone meetings with cross functional teams.Support in weekly meetings with merchandising/design teams and assist in communicating the required actions with the vendor.Work on quarterly trend reports + consumer surveys to help guide product development decisionsBe heavily involved in color matching of products, with frequent visits to color cosmetic manufacturing facilities Work with product development and management teams to take product briefs and create end to end go to market timelines, cost analysis reports, develop key stakeholder and vendor relationships in order to ensure on time product launchesStay up to date with metrology guidelines and ensure all packaging meets statutory requirementsHere's what an ideal candidate would look like:Bring a high level of creativity, attention to detail, and efficiency while working under tight deadlines and on multiple projects simultaneously.Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in cosmetic product development, with a focus on color matching, and quality control.Ability to work with a wide range of cosmetic products.Experience working with external suppliers and vendors in the cosmetics industry.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.Knowledge of current trends in the cosmetic industry, with a passion for innovation and product development.

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for overseeing the efficient and organized management of stock, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely dispatch processes. This role involves leading the implementation of 5S standards and maintaining inventory accuracy, managing third-party logistics, and ensuring quality control across all operations. The position requires strong attention to detail and a proactive approach in managing the flow of goods, processing marketplace orders, and coordinating with stakeholders for smooth operations.Primary Responsibilities:Inward Stock Management: Maintain accurate records of stock inwards and outwards, update the stock sheet, and send the Goods Receipt Note (GRN) email to the accounts team and relevant stakeholders.Dispatching 3PL Stock Movement: Oversee the movement of stock for third-party logistics (3PL) dispatches.Updating inward & outward Sheet: Responsible for managing inward and outward sheets, maintaining documentation, and handling packing slips and dockets.Maintaining 5S Standards: Ensure the warehouse is organized, clean, and adheres to the 5S principles of workplace efficiency.Preparing Monthly Box Consumption Report: Prepare and submit a monthly report on packaging material usage, including detailed box consumption and the total consumption for the entire month.Weekly Cycle Count & Month-End Closing: Perform weekly cycle counts for stock accuracy (by SKU, rack, and aisle), and support the month-end closing process.Processing Marketplace Orders (B2C): Handle processing and quality control (QC) of marketplace orders, ensuring all orders meet quality standards.All Marketplace PO Processing & QC (B2B): Oversee the processing and QC of all marketplace purchase orders, utilizing the packing slip for order verification.Creating Dispatch Docket & PO Dispatch: Generate dockets and dispatch purchase orders based on the packing slip and PO tracker.Raising Issues for RTO/RTV Shipments: Monitor RTO/RTV (Return to Origin/Return to Vendor) shipments for B2B and B2C, and raise issues with the relevant stakeholders.Shelf Life Monitoring: Inform the Central team about products approaching their shelf life expiration in the warehouse, ensuring timely action is taken by following the FIFO (First In, First Out) method.