We are expanding our oral care portfolio and transitioning our manufacturing footprint from China to India. We are seeking a highly organized, technically-minded Project Associate - NPD & SCM to drive this transition.
You will act as the central coordinator between leadership, our local manufacturing partners, and regulatory bodies. Your mission is to track milestones and ensure our new product launches (toothbrushes, power toothbrushes, and water flossers) and supply chain migration happen seamlessly and strictly on schedule.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Tracking (NPD): Maintain the master project dashboard for new product launches. Conduct daily follow-ups with manufacturing partners to monitor progress, track engineering milestones, and proactively flag bottlenecks to leadership.
Supply Chain Migration (SCM): Coordinate the operational logistics of shifting manufacturing tools, custom injection molds, and electrical components from China to Indian manufacturing sites. Track local Bill of Materials (BOM) localization and inventory readiness.
BIS Compliance Management: Serve as the internal coordinator for the impending Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification process for our powered and electronic models. Manage timelines, documentation, and sample submissions between technical teams, external consultants, and approved testing laboratories.
Qualifications & Technical Skills
Education: B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or Plastics/Polymer Technology (CIPET graduates preferred).
Experience: 0–2 years. Prior internship experience in manufacturing, FMCG, consumer hardware, or electronics assembly is a major plus. T
Technical Literacy: Basic conceptual understanding of injection molding/tooling, engineering Bill of Materials (BOM), and hardware components. Proficient in MS Excel or Google Sheets.
Soft Skills & Traits
The "Follow-Up" Gene: High energy, persistent, and entirely comfortable chasing external manufacturing vendors daily for critical updates.
Hyper-Organized: Methodical approach to multitasking, maintaining strict file hierarchies, and tracking multiple moving parts without slipping up.
Assertive Communication: Strong written and verbal communication in English and Hindi to effectively interface and negotiate timelines with factory managers, vendors, and lab technicians
About Perfora:
Perfora is co-founded by Jatan Bawa and Tushar Khurana who cumulatively have more than 10+ years of experience across consumer internet and consumer brands. They met in 2016 on a train journey named Jagriti Yatra and have known each other since then.
Perfora is backed by marquee institutional investors like RPSG Capital Ventures, and Sauce.VC, Lotus Herbals Family Office, Ship Rocket Ventures, and celebrated entrepreneurs. The brand believes in adding value to the lives of everyday consumers and is conscious of its impact on the environment.
You can read more about the brand on the website - www.perforacare.com
Perfora is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
