Adept Group offers an award-winning workplace for exceptional packaging industry talent. We work on a range of innovative projects for iconic brand owners. Our technically gifted team collaborates to produce unparalleled results.
We offer a great place to showcase your expertise and build upon your skillset. All while having fun with amazing people from a variety of diverse backgrounds. We’re driven, inspirational and most importantly, human.
We offer a flexible, creative culture focusing on 3 pillars - our environment, our communities, and our health and well-being. Join a team committed to building a sustainable future!
The Opportunity
Adept Group is seeking a Packaging Engineer (1099 Contractor)! This candidate would have 3+ years of experience in packaging spec management, data validation, or SAP spec/BOM entry. They would have hands-on experience with SAP and strong Excel skills and comfort with bulk data processing (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.).
This candidate would be located in the USA and be comfortable working in CST or MST.
This is a 1099 Contractor (Independent Contractor) opportunity for 40-hours per week for 6 months.
Key Responsibilities:
Review and validate 3,500+ packaging specifications and BOM records for prepared foods
Cleanse and consolidate packaging and procurement-related data into SAP
Validate and update dielines, pallet patterns, units of measure, consumption quantities, packaging materials, price, supplier info, MOQs, and lead times
Harmonize SAP records to match legacy spec format and standards
Organize and import records pulled from shared drives, Excel trackers, PDFs, supplier systems, and other sources
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (sourcing, plant engineers, packaging, IT) to resolve inconsistencies and verify current packaging usage
Prepare documentation to track changes, exceptions, and issues for audit readiness
Support potential BOM creation if time and budget allow
Typical Day to Day:
Start with prioritized list of high-volume or high-impact SKUs
Review existing spec data from legacy systems and suppliers
Align with internal team on formatting and structure
Work within SAP, Excel, and other software to organize and document packaging specs
Identify and correct duplicates, incomplete entries, and inconsistencies
Conduct supplier outreach to gather missing inputs
Coordinate with base business team (knowledge transfer, consistency)
Regular touchpoints with client-side stakeholders to validate progress
Participate in standing check-in calls with client and Adept PM lead
Minimum Requirements:
3+ years of experience in packaging spec management, data validation, or SAP spec/BOM entry
Strong familiarity with SAP, particularly around material specs and BOM integration
Understanding of packaging hierarchy, spec attributes (e.g. materials, dimensions, coatings)
Strong data management and documentation skills
Ability to manage and validate large volumes of data accurately
Strong Excel skills and comfort with bulk data processing (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.)
Experience working with packaging suppliers and manufacturing sites
Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Nice to Haves:
Experience in CPG, food, or protein categories strongly preferred
Experience with Packfora or spec migration/clean-up tools
Prior work in a centralized spec transformation initiative
Familiarity with packaging sustainability attributes (e.g., weight tracking, mono vs. multi-material)
Exposure to BOM optimization or packaging harmonization projects
Experience using automation tools or AI platforms to accelerate data cleanup
Disclaimer:
This is a 1099 independent contractor position. As such, this role is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans. The contractor is responsible for managing their own tax withholdings, insurance coverage, and other obligations associated with independent contractor status.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
