Ethical & Sustainability Packaging Manager

ETHICAL & SUSTAINABILITY PACKAGING MANAGER | ECOM & RETAIL | INTERNATIONAL RETAILER | HYBRID | UP TO £90,000

Working for one of the most recognisable retailers in The UK with one of the best product functions in the country, this is a great opportunity for an experienced ethical and sustainability manager, to strengthen their CV by getting this brand on there!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and ensure consistency in packaging across the organization, including design, functionality, sourcing, production, delivery, and in-store presentation.
• Guarantee that all packaging is suitable for its intended purpose while utilizing cost-effective methods to meet waste reduction goals.
• Review and uphold the business' supplier policies and code of conduct to ensure alignment with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and relevant legislation.
• Proactively assess potential risks to Human Rights within the supply chain, fostering a culture of awareness and risk mitigation.
• Provide timely and accurate reports, data, and KPIs to measure compliance performance, assisting sourcing and product teams in supplier and factory selection.
• Evaluate and, if necessary, revise the current factory auditing process to ensure all tiers of the supply base consistently meet the business' Ethical Standards.
• Establish a clear process for addressing non-compliance with the business' Ethical Standards, ensuring suppliers are aware of the implications of non-adherence.
• Build strong relationships and serve as the primary contact for external stakeholders, ethical organisations (e.g., ETI, International Accord), NGOs, campaigners, and trade unions.
• Contribute to the annual Corporate Responsibility/Environmental, Social, and Governance (CR/ESG) reports.
• Develop and manage relationships with global packaging suppliers.
• Assess and evaluate supplier capabilities, focusing on quality, pricing, reliability, and delivery terms.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and pricing agreements.
• Collaborate with Quality Control Hubs to address packaging quality issues, investigating any instances of counterfeit or non-compliant packaging.
• Conduct regular store and competitor visits to identify innovative packaging opportunities.
• Lead and develop the sustainability strategy focused on plastic reduction.
• Manage the collection and submission of packaging waste
• Inspire and engage team members to foster a high-performance culture.

Personal Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Senior Leader in Ethical, Sustainability and/or Packaging sectors.
• Outstanding negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships internally and externally
• Capability to handle multiple tasks, stakeholders, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, able to present information and analysis clearly and effectively.
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation related to packaging waste.

This is a key leadership role for our client and will involve travel to the international supply base. If you're open to hearing more and have the required skills, apply today.

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