Key Responsibilities:
* Design packaging strategies incorporating various supply chain elements.
* Develop enterprise-wide packaging targets.
* Manage a pipeline of packaging initiatives across the business.
* Explore opportunities for packaging innovation through partnerships and research.
* Lead project management activities for large packaging conversions or elimination projects.
* Identify continuous improvement opportunities for the packaging business process.
* Enhance consistency of packaging across the business.
* Forecast, order, and manage suppliers where nominated packaging supplier is chosen.
* Establish new supply chains with designated packaging suppliers.
* Develop escalation and reporting mechanisms for packaging issues.
* Optimize packaging costs through efficiency, design, or economies of scale.
* Implement methodologies to monitor compliance to packaging standards.
* Highlight success stories and problem areas in the packaging space.
* Collaborate with the packaging team to develop end-to-end packaging solutions.
Job Description:
As a Retail Packaging Manager, you will lead the development of an in-house packaging strategy focusing on form, function, materials, sustainability, and cost. You will oversee the management of the supply chain, drive progress towards meeting enterprise-wide targets, and seek out packaging innovation through partnerships and research.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Experience in managing supply chains and developing packaging strategies.
* Strong leadership and project management skills.
* Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
* Knowledge of packaging regulations and standards.
* Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work on high-impact packaging projects.
* Chance to develop and implement innovative packaging solutions.
* Collaborative and dynamic work environment.