intern

About the Role

PlayShifu is seeking a Packaging Development - Intern to support the sourcing and procurement of packaging materials for its AR-powered toy portfolio. This role involves collaboration with Packaging Development, Product, Operations, Quality, Finance, and suppliers to ensure optimal packaging cost, quality, and lead time.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end procurement of packaging materials, including folding cartons, master cartons, labels, bags, sleeves, trays, inserts, partitions, hangtags, and other printed packaging.
• Float RFQs, collect quotations, and prepare cost comparisons and supplier evaluation sheets.
• Assist in negotiating pricing, MOQ, and lead times with suppliers, under guidance.
• Develop and maintain KLDs (Key Line Drawings) for various packaging formats.
• Prepare and maintain packaging specifications, BOMs, dimensions, material specifications, and KLD revisions.
• Coordinate samples, mock-ups, trials, and approvals with Packaging Development and Quality teams.
• Convert approved requirements into POs and follow up on supplier acknowledgement and production schedules.
• Track open POs, production, and dispatch timelines for timely packaging material availability.
• Liaise with suppliers to help resolve quality, delivery, or specification-related issues.
• Maintain packaging cost sheets, price masters, supplier databases, and procurement trackers.
• Coordinate with Finance and Operations for GRN, invoice, and PO closure.
• Assist senior team members in identifying new suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Excel/Google Sheets proficiency.
• Familiarity with costing and commercial data is a plus.
• Basic ability to read packaging specifications, BOMs, and technical drawings/dielines (KLDs).
• Willingness to learn and build skills quickly.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Diploma or Bachelor’s in Packaging Technology / Packaging Engineering / Packaging Science. A packaging degree is strongly preferred; candidates from related fields with relevant exposure may also be considered.
• Prior internship, academic project, or coursework in packaging, procurement, sourcing, or packaging development is a plus, but not required.
• Basic understanding of paperboard, corrugated, flexible packaging, labels, and printing processes.
• Good communication skills.
• Collaborative approach to working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, SKUs, and timelines.
• Exposure to toys, consumer products, FMCG, D2C, or retail packaging is a plus, not required.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced startup environment.