Almarai — the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy and the #1 FMCG brand in the MENA region — is seeking an experienced Senior Packaging Technologist to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will lead the development, evaluation, and implementation of packaging solutions across Almarai’s diverse product portfolio — driving packaging innovation, supporting NPD initiatives, managing packaging trials, and acting as the Packaging Development Lead on promotional packaging projects.
 About Almarai Company — MENA’s FMCG Giant
Position: World’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the region’s largest F&B manufacturing and distribution company
Ranking: #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region — market leader across all categories in the GCC
Scale: Over 40,000 employees servicing 220,000+ retail outlets across GCC, Egypt, and Jordan
Financials: Net income of SAR 2.31 billion on sales of SAR 20.97 billion reported in 2024
Growth: Aggressive expansion program with acquisitions in new vertical markets — creating exciting opportunities across the organization
 The Opportunity — Senior Packaging Technologist
Role Focus: Lead packaging innovation, evaluation, and implementation across Almarai’s diverse FMCG product portfolio
NPD Support: Act as Packaging Development Lead on New Product Development and promotional packaging projects
Trials: Plan, execute, and report on packaging trials to ensure optimal performance and commercial feasibility
Supplier Network: Lead the introduction of new packaging specifications across Almarai and its extensive supplier network
Sustainability: Drive continuous improvement and innovation in packaging technologies and sustainability practices
 Position Overview
This Senior Packaging Technologist role at Almarai Riyadh represents a standout career opportunity for packaging professionals who want to work at the highest level of FMCG food packaging innovation. You will be embedded within one of the world’s most operationally sophisticated dairy and food companies — leading packaging development initiatives that directly impact millions of consumers across the GCC and beyond.
From designing and evaluating new packaging materials and systems to managing packaging trials, supporting NPD launches, and collaborating with procurement, quality, and operations teams — this role sits at the intersection of technical packaging science and commercial FMCG strategy. For packaging technologists with 5+ years of FMCG experience and a passion for innovation, Almarai Riyadh is one of the most prestigious career destinations available in Saudi Arabia in 2026.
Why This Role Matters: Packaging is not just a container — at Almarai, it is a critical component of product quality, shelf life, food safety, consumer trust, and sustainability. As Senior Packaging Technologist, you will be the technical expert who ensures that every new product or packaging innovation is feasible, compliant, and commercially viable across Almarai’s vast supplier network and GCC distribution footprint. Your work will impact products consumed by millions of customers across the region every single day.
Key Responsibilities in Detail
Packaging Innovation & Development
- Lead the introduction and implementation of new packaging specifications across Almarai’s business and its extensive supplier network — ensuring all new packaging solutions are technically sound, commercially feasible, and operationally viable.
- Provide technical expertise in packaging design, materials selection, and functionality — advising cross-functional teams on the technical parameters and trade-offs of different packaging solutions for specific product applications.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in packaging technologies and sustainability — identifying emerging packaging materials, systems, and approaches that can deliver better performance, cost efficiency, or environmental benefits for Almarai.
Packaging Trials Management
- Plan, execute, and report on packaging trials to ensure optimal performance and feasibility across production, logistics, and retail environments — documenting trial outcomes clearly and presenting recommendations to stakeholders.
- Identify and resolve packaging-related challenges including logistics and supply chain constraints — working proactively with procurement, operations, and supplier partners to eliminate barriers to successful packaging implementation.
- Manage strong experience in conducting and evaluating packaging trials — applying structured methodologies to assess packaging performance under real commercial conditions.
NPD & Promotional Packaging
- Support New Product Development (NPD) initiatives as the packaging technical expert — providing packaging design, materials, and feasibility guidance from concept through to commercial launch.
- Act as the Packaging Development Lead on promotional packaging projects — managing the design, trial, and implementation of promotional packaging solutions that support marketing initiatives and commercial objectives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including NPD, Procurement, Quality, and Operations — ensuring packaging development activities are fully integrated with business processes and commercial timelines.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements across all packaging specifications and solutions — maintaining Almarai’s commitment to product safety and quality standards.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Almarai’s supplier network — communicating technical specifications clearly and managing supplier performance on packaging delivery and quality.
 Requirements & Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging, Engineering, Food Technology, or a closely related field — required
- Professional certification or diploma in Packaging Technology is preferred and will give candidates a meaningful advantage during selection
Experience
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in packaging development and implementation within the FMCG, food, or beverage industry — mandatory; candidates without this background will not be shortlisted
- Strong experience in conducting and managing packaging trials — from planning through execution, reporting, and stakeholder presentation
- Solid knowledge of packaging materials, design principles, and supply chain considerations relevant to large-scale FMCG or food manufacturing operations
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent English communication skills — written and spoken — required for cross-functional and supplier collaboration across Almarai’s multinational business environment
- Proven track record of delivering results and managing stakeholders effectively — able to navigate complex, multi-team packaging projects to successful commercial outcomes
- Strong commercial awareness — understanding the interaction between packaging design, cost, supply chain, consumer experience, and sustainability in a competitive FMCG market
Who Should Apply?
- Senior Packaging Technologists: With 5+ years in FMCG, food, or dairy packaging development — ready for a senior role at the world’s largest dairy company
- Packaging Engineers:Â With NPD packaging support experience and a track record of successfully implementing new packaging specifications in complex supply chain environments
- Packaging Development Specialists:Â With strong packaging trials management experience across food, beverage, or dairy product categories
- Sustainability-Focused Packaging Professionals:Â Passionate about driving packaging innovation that reduces environmental impact while maintaining product quality and commercial competitiveness
- FMCG Cross-Functional Team Players:Â With demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with NPD, Procurement, Quality, and Operations in a fast-moving food manufacturing business
- Saudi Arabia / GCC Based Professionals:Â Willing to work in Riyadh with the world’s largest dairy brand and most celebrated FMCG company in the MENA region
 Why Almarai Is the FMCG Career Destination in Saudi Arabia 2026
Joining Almarai as a Senior Packaging Technologist is not just a job — it is a career milestone. As the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the #1 FMCG brand in MENA, Almarai offers packaging professionals unparalleled exposure to complex, large-scale packaging challenges across dairy, juice, bakery, poultry, and other food categories — all within a single organization with the resources, supplier network, and ambition to lead the region’s food industry for decades to come.
With an aggressive expansion program, a commitment to packaging sustainability, and a culture of continuous innovation, Almarai Riyadh in 2026 is exactly the kind of employer that accelerates packaging careers. Whether your goal is to become a packaging innovation leader, a materials specialist, or an NPD packaging manager — the scale and scope of Almarai’s operations will challenge and develop you in ways that very few other companies in the world can offer.
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